Originally Posted by
Nyinabo 
Thank you, I have read these already, that was partly what got me feeling so hopeless! I get that success looks different to everyone but almost everyone on this forum seems to have had no other choice in the end but leave...
If the alcoholic seeks true and lasting recovery, and you also work a recovery program, there is hope.
If what you're asking is can you have a happy family life living in the periphery of an active alcoholic
whose disease continues to progress (as it always does if they continue drinking) then I suppose you are right.
I am curious why you would think children, or a spouse could do more than survive in such a situation?
The person they are married to is an addict, and no longer a fully participating partner.
Marriage takes two.