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Hi soverysad,
I am the wife of an alcoholic. Like others have said, he can recover. I have found it very helpful for us family to get, read, and follow the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. It can help us understand and encourage our alcoholic relatives, and promote an atmosphere of change and wellnes in our home. This can mean a better chance for those we love to recover.
Whether he is successful with his attempt this time, or falters, you can be sure that he is on his way. It doesn't always happen at the speed we would like, but like any other type of recovery from illness, it takes time. If nothing else, reaching out to the AA community and/or considering Alanon for yourself, will give you support and understanding. Good luck and God bless, Magic
__________________  Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world. Eleanor Roosevelt
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