Originally Posted by
Paintbaby 
Either way, I can't compete with that. He's wired to be an addict, and I can't fix that. He can put himself in the poorhouse, but I won't be going with him.
Not gonna lie, though--had a bit of hope when he started going to AA. *sigh*
I've been here before too
PaintBaby, with two separate addicts/alcoholics. You get to it when you get to it. Now at least you know. Let it provide the motivation for you to dream your wildest dreams and actively PURSUE them. All the time, attention and energy you would have put toward HIM, put toward YOU.
