Originally Posted by
matt88 
Hmm. There's a fine line there. On one hand, I wouldn't want my family to be judgemental, calling me a loser alcoholic in rehab . But then on the other, I wouldn't want them to be overly or artificially enthusiastic/supportive about me turning things around. Somewhere in the middle.
Thanks Matt.
The fact is that I'm so relieved/ecstatic that she's made the decision to seek help that I probably err on the side of enthusiastic, though it is genuine.
Admittedly, I can be and have been somewhat judgmental when she has been drinking. I suppose it's my own defense mechanism, making me feel better for that little instant.
She's said to me multiple times in the past couple of days, "Well, now you get peace and quiet for the next month." My response has always been that my problem has never been with her. My problem has been with her drinking.
Do you guys think that that is the right response?