Originally Posted by
HurtingAgain 
I'm afraid to let him go and spend the rest of my life missing him.
Luckily, or not, I was able to morn/grieve the loss of my marriage while my axw was still here. By the time she was gone, there was nothing but relief.
As bad as it feels right now, the reality is, you WILL NOT miss him the REST of your life. Time will pass and you will heal and survive, and hopefully not marry any more alcoholics.
Thanks and God bless us all,
Coyote