What is a relapse
I'm not trying to rationalize, justify etc... my AH's relapsing...
I am trying to understand if my take on it is too "harsh" (and if it is then it is-- I am not changing my plan to leave him) or if the stuff I've heard him tell me for a while now (that he says he hears in AA) is real or lies?
What I am told is this:
"relapse is part of recovery-- everyone does it"
"it's common to have multiple relapses but as long as they lessen in severity that's making progress"
"it's unreasonable to think someone can just stop cold turkey without a few relapses"
True?
I am posting this on the AA board too bc I wonder if it might not be better to hear from folks over there... If I am wrong to do that feel free (whoever is in charge here) to remove it and tell me...
Opinions?