Old 12-17-2011, 10:14 AM
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FT
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For me, avoidance has never been an option as I've mentioned. I understand your husband's fear, too. My husband was worried for months that I would pick back up when I quit opiates (another story) a year ago after a 2 year "problem" surrounding orthopedic surgery. Every "funny" look caused suspicion I was high again. How could I blame him? I had wrecked our lives for quite awhile.

Personally, I think it's a good idea to get used to alcohol being in the environment, because it truly is everywhere. Being a non-drinker doesn't mean everyone else has to be, and creating an environment for yourself like a toddler who can't be trusted around glassware only works for awhile anyway. Eventually, you will be exposed.

Good on ya for choosing to work through this the way you are. For your husband, it just takes time to trust your actions. He will come to see through your behavior that you are no longer the person you were when alcohol dominated you.

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