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08-13-2012, 05:26 PM

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ZiggyB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mv6348

Exactly. Alcoholics tend to blame everybody except themselves and defend themselves from any "attacker". Think about this : At least you are aware of it and are trying really hard not to take things personal. I know words hurt, but I promise you time will help.

Check out this article : Addictions, Lies, and Relationships, article by Floyd P. Garrett, MD - Addiction Survivors Peer-Support Forum

It helped me to see everything from another angle. Every time I feel down and doubtful, I read it.

I have read that article too and it is great and pretty much summarizes everything I went through. I was still feeling miserable today even though the breakup has been a while. I just know that he was always getting on my case about SOMETHING and flipping out over the smallest little things that would not bother anyone else. Then of course if I told him he would be in a better mood if he stopped drinking so much that would be another reason to flip out. Clearly more time needs to pass before this crap is all out of my head!!!!