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Old 12-21-2011, 12:36 PM
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Pelican
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Welcome to the SR family!

Yes you are in the right place. We understand living with alcoholics (even if they are no longer drinking). You will find support and information for yourself here.

One of the first things I learned about my husband's alcoholism, was the three C's:

I did not Cause it
I could not Control it
I would not Cure it

The alcoholism belongs to the addict. So do the consequences, and so does the recovery.

Have you considered attending Alanon meetings? They are free, local support groups for friends and family of alcoholics. The meetings have helped me learn life skills to better my relationship with myself, loved ones, and others.

Please make yourself at home by reading and posting as much as needed. This is one of my favorite stickies (older, permanent posts at the top of the page). These steps helped me while living with an alcoholic:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...l-problem.html
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