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Old 07-29-2013, 07:51 AM
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Isaiah
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Hi Iheart,

I think it would do no harm to work with him on such a set-up.

Co-dependency kicks in when you start to act on his behalf expecting that your actions are going to have effect. You're setting yourself up for co-dependent trouble if you start thinking you can fix him, or believing his recovery depends on your efforts. But if you try and provide your husband with a safe, rehabilitative environment at home that in of itself isn't co-dependency, that's being a commited partner.

The Friends & Family forum might give you more experience and better advise. The newcomer forum is a great place for anyone and everyone to start (so we can give you a warm SR welcome) but most the people who use this part of the site are people with addictions.

Glad your husband took a first step in tackling the problem. If he were here we'd be giving him our congradulations, best wishes and support as well.

-Iz
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