Originally Posted by
MissBeth 
I would really like to hear from spouses/partners of alcoholics who temporarily separated until the A got themselves cleaned up and then returned to the relationship.
Is this even possible?
Can it be done?
Is it worth me even getting my hopes up?
I used to see this temporary separation situation you're describing as a tool to use to get the A to change. But that's not how it works. It's about you doing what you want to do, with or without the A.