Originally Posted by
FeelingGreat 
So he binges every six weeks or so? Is it possible to keep him away from the house when he's intoxicated, to protect the children? Or is he free to come home and impose his madness on you?
I've asked him to leave, but at the point I notice he has drank there is no use reasoning with him. I've asked many times and it usually leads to a fight. I try to distance myself so that I don't start wanting to control him.