I have been married a long time. About 10 years ago my husbands drinking increased from social to blitzed on Fri & Sat. Now daily.
The last couple of years, with lots of pressure and disappointments in his life, his drinking has become as escape. A dangerous escape. He is not violent, but he is missing his life. I have to live the isolated life with him. I am trying to keep it together. I love him, but it is hard to be happy with what he has done with himself and our lives, with the alcohol.
I am going to try AlAnon, The web site was no real consolation to me, or even a direction that I see myself in. But, I am willing to try.
I don't want to just complain, I want some techniques to cope and maintain. I have no real power over him, but I can control how it effects me. A little help from people that have found what works for them would help.
Please no sarcasm, It toke a lot to just write this, so if you don't have empathy don't answer, go to another question.
Thanks
2007-02-06
20:39:43
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Pat B
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Mental Health