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Old 04-17-2007, 06:32 AM
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daisylady
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I totally agree with BigSis on this one. My AH had NO consequences of his addiction, he hadn't lost his job, his car, he had never been arrested, and I was still standing by his side. I went to my therapist and he expressed his concerns regarding my AH having no consequences for his addiction. After dealing with his binge using a few more times, I moved out of our home and two weeks later and my AH entered impatient rehab.

Even though I know that treatment guarantees nothing, it is a start in the right direction. I have learned that if addicts have no reason to get better and they have no negative consequences that they have a hard time seeing WHY they need to stop using.

I want to add that this is my opionion only and I am not saying you should move out, it is just something that worked for me. I made a decision to leave because I was losing myself to my AH's addiction. Prayers and Good Luck to you.
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