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Old 06-29-2015, 04:21 PM
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Sasha4
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There will always be a stigma associated with alcoholics, sadly.

I think people who struggle to understand, will never get the concept that it is more than just 'don't drink then'.

Maybe he has concerns of what life will be like if you start seeking help?

Maybe he is worried you will spend all your time at meetings or on here or you might ban him from drinking or you will not want to socialise like the pair of you did when you drank?

When it finally clicked with me, I suppose I went about my recovery quietly and in my own way.
I went to a few meetings - sometimes in my lunch hour at work, sometimes at night when my now ex was at the gym.
It did not really impact on 'our' lives.
Me continuing to drink would have impacted more.

I still see it as my battle and i will fight it as i see fit.

Just remember that this is new to you but also your husband.
Give it time.
It won't feel this difficult or different forever.

Maybe, if he see's you happier as a result of not drinking, he will come round to supporting you more.

It does not matter either if he does not think you do not a problem.
If drinking makes you unhappy, then thats all that is needed for you to stop.

Just because you are not homeless, not lost your job, not living under a bridge drinking out of a brown paper bag does not mean there is not a problem.

However, I think a lot of non problem drinkers see this as the only 'type' of alcoholic there is and if that is not you there is not a problem.

However, no-one goes from normal drinker to homeless tramp overnight.
There are stages, it can be a process.
But thats the whole stigma and misconception of alcoholism I suppose?

I wish you the best xx
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