One of the situations I'm concerned about involves a toddler, not mine, being left in the care of an alcoholic and their sober spouse. I don't know if anyone is sure when the "sober times" for this person are.
The alcoholism is unrecognized, and I'm wondering if a spouse in active denial could be counted on to make sure the child was cared for. Why would a spouse in denial ask the alcoholic not to drive with the child, for example? Or "know" not to leave them alone?
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