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unsureoffuture My STBXAH "has the potential" to be a great Dad too. And sometimes when he is truly sober and engaged he is. The problem is, he is unreliable. I can't count on him to be that "great dad" all the time because a lot of the time the alcohol takes over and he becomes reclusive and uninvolved. I also cant count on the fact that he will make good choices, ie driving with the kids while drinking etc. That roller coaster of undependableness.. (is that even a word, lol) ...is what is doing the most damage to me and the kids. I get my hopes up and then wham they come crashing down again.
Same here! I can't rely on him, often he cancels any plans we make as a family so he can drink. I avoid him taking her anywhere after work since I know he will be drinking. Its stressful to live with just that much! Thankyou for sharing. I'm glad to know I'm not alone.
I want to be happy when I walk into my home, not miserable. One day! good luck to you!