Originally Posted by
Wittsend 
My husband is drinking a bottle of gin everyday, and just lays around the house doing nothing 24/7. His Company closed recently and he got a very good severance package that he says should last until Social Security (3 years from now).
My wife got layed off....good severance pkg....about a years worth of pay. She went from "functional" to drinking at 7:30 am in no time. Her "gift" has ruined her life. That was 4 yrs ago and she still is unemployed.
We had to divorce....I had to save myself and daughter. We lost home, autos, everything.
Without my court ordered Alanon, I don't believe I'd of survived. We're (DD and I) O.K. now, but it hasn't been easy....but infinately better than living w/active addiction.
Keep posting here and going to Alanon and maybe some therapy. I believe these actions saved my life.
Thanks and God bless us all, :ghug2
Coyote