Old 07-26-2011, 10:39 AM
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Anna
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Welcome!

I have shared nothing about my recovery with my family because they didn't want to hear about it. When I stopped drinking, about 11 years ago, I desperately wanted to explain to my family what had brought me to that point. I had hoped that we could work through things together. Of course, they wanted me to get better and to have their wife and mother back, but beyond that, they had no interest. I had to learn patience and how to deal with my issues myself.

As Mark said, it takes time, a lot of time, and your wife's recovery may not be what you expect it to be. My advice is to find support for yourself at AlAnon and in the Friends & Families section.
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