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Old 02-09-2009, 07:46 PM
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GiveLove
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Halla, welcome,

But you can't do that - unfortunately.

You did not cause his alcoholism, you can't control it, you can't cure it. He is driving his own bus.

All YOU have the power to do is decide what you're willing to live with, and what you aren't. If your husband's relationship with alcohol hurts you, then you need to concentrate on yourself, and whatever you can do to find serenity and happiness again.

Have you thought about attending any sort of support group like Al-Anon? That's for loved ones of alcoholics, and can be a source of lots of help, ideas, support, etc. This place is also really wonderful for exploring your experiences and your feelings about all of this, but a face-to-face group of some kind can be really empowering.

Please read around this forum and especially read the Stickie posts at the top of the first page. Educate yourself about alcoholism and its many cruel faces. Begin to get strong in the face of it. You will need that education and that strength no matter what your husband decides.

Please take care of yourself
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