Posted by Marie1 on August 7, 2001, at 19:47:52
In reply to Alcoholic Friend (very long post), posted by afatchic on August 7, 2001, at 7:39:08
I've been feeling the same way recently, only in my case the alcoholic is my husband. My pdoc got me to see after a year and a half in therapy that alcohol was helping me ruin my life, so I've quit drinking (so far, all summer). I'm not sure I'd call myself an alcoholic, but I will where my husband's concerned. He's had one DUI and the occasional blackout. He gets drunk and stoned usually on two weekend nights, so sometimes he doesn't even come home. Mixed blessing, I guess. Pdoc wants me to give him ultimatum, but that really scares me. Although I have to admit my respect for him has definitely plunged. If anyone has any other ideas on how to get him to change his behavior, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks.
Marie
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