Originally Posted by melbar4

How can someone do this to their family and not have any remorse at all. It is like he has no conscious.

Alcohol is the "great persuader". It dominates the mind of an alcoholic.


How can he not see that the alcohol is the root of his unhappiness?

To the alcoholic--his life may seem like the only "normal" one.
The alcoholic is usually the last to know the problems which drinking has always caused him and his family. The alcoholic often times thinks he is only hurting himself--not anybody else. Alcoholics are extremely selfish people.

Any words or insights would be greatly appreciated. I am confused and although I do know some about the disease, I still can't figure out how he sleeps at night knowing that there are four children and a wife that loves him wishing he were home. I want to have that glimmer of hope that he will wake up tomorrow and want to get help.
Melissa