Originally Posted by
ElleDee 
You can hardly blame him.
Yes...I can.
The silent treatment is an abusive and controlling measure. It is neither loving nor mature.
He may be frustrated but that does not make an emotional abuse tactic permissable.
He is PUNISHING you. And that..my new friend..is just not right.
Addiction is not something we choose. For heaven's sakes...who would???
Stop blaming yourself. Stop swimming in shame. You have a problem with alcohol...you are struggling to buck this addiction monkey off your back.
Geez Louise. He is doing enough punishing for both of you. Stop it.