Originally Posted by
berrygirl Honestly anvilhead, after losing sight of so much of myself over these last years I know it may sound pretty basic and perhaps weak to others but just identifying my basic needs as opposed to what my partner has always needed, is a big step. Of course, in turn, these are now my demands. Obviously you must be way long gone past the steps I'm taking as this is my 5th post ever and you're up there at almost 14,000
Not to mention you are married to this guy and have 2 teenaged children with him.
Good luck to you, I hope it works out - keep talking to his treatment center if need be....use them to help you for as long as he's there.