Originally Posted by
LaTeeDa 
And, as Denny pointed out, having a disease does not excuse abuse. So, my decision to stay or leave is based on the other person's behavior, not their disease.
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L, whether you know it or not, your post just answered what I was not looking at. Her abuse towards me (XAGF) is why I left her, not her drinking!!! Guess I can reconcile with myself a little better now that that topic has been brought up. I guess I was excusing the abusive behavior as being a result of the drinking, and not being able to seperate the two. I could not stay with her due to the risk of physical injury to myself. Thank you.
I have to say I am in awe of SR's fellow posters at the moment! You folks have all walked the walk.