Excellent response to the question.
Personally, I stuck around for one year of hard core drinking while living with AH, and then an alcoholic rollercoaster for another two while separated. I still love my husband, but I cannot be there by his side. He was destroying himself and he was destroying me, my mental health, my physical health, along with my trust in men and good relationships. I am now filing for divorce and he said that he is sorry that I "couldn't tough it out." Yes, I guess I wussed out, too. But I refuse to feel guilty about it, because I now have a baby who needs love and stability, and I need peace of mind to be able to care for her. Love is not always enough.