my father was an abuser of alchohol and my mother, and unless you want your daughter ending up on one of these forums like us you gotta do what is absolutely best for her.
Yep, that is for sure.
Your daughter is learning from you about relationships.
Guilty? I feel plenty of guilt for neglecting my kids while I was drunk.
Guilty? You bet I felt guilty about the fights my children witnessed between their parents.
Guilty? Yes, for staying drunk and in that marriage one day longer than I needed to to get the message it was not good for me or the children.
I am working hard on that guilt, I got sober over 15 years ago, and that guilt is still there. My kids have forgiven me, but I struggle with forgiving myself.
So, if you are feeling guilty, maybe it is not over the abusive alcoholic that you are subjecting your children to.
Beth