I could have written this question. I'm new here as well, AH whose drinking has escalated significantly.
I asked for a divorce this week and we are starting to sort through possessions, talk about the divorce (when he's sober,) and get ready to put our house on the market.
He's been in a downward spiral for a few months, but now that he understands I'm serious about this divorce -- he's drinking has escalated even more this week. It's starting to take its toll physically. He just looks really bad and is starting to have some physical symptoms.
I'm afraid that he is going to drink himself to death because I am divorcing him. I understand that is his problem and not mine -- I just don't want the kids and I to have to watch. It seems like things are going to get bad very quickly if this weekend was any indication.
Keep my kids and I in your prayers and thoughts please.