Originally Posted by
Jazzman 
She drinks because she's active in her alcohol addiction. Everything else is just an excuse. Lots and lots of folks have overcome adversity in the past without becoming an alcoholic. Good luck!
jazzman I couldnt have said it better. my AW had a horrendous childhood and I used to make excuses for why she is the way she is. She would hurt me with her drinking in more ways then I can count and yet I would always forgive her because I would feel sorry for her. As far as I am concerned she has become the abuser and I cant forgive her anymore. I hear inspirational stories all the time about people overcoming horrible pasts. There is no excuse for the alcoholic. To me its a weakness of character.