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Old 04-11-2017, 05:36 PM
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loonie2427
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Truth, or just quacking?

Hi all, first time poster but decently long reader!

My AH has seemingly finally come out of the denial fog, but so far actions don't seem to be entirely matching words.

"I need to quit, I need your support, I know you're hurting and that I'm the cause so I need to quit."
And yet...
Continues to drink at least the normal for him pint of whisky a day. Says he can't quit cold turkey (I get it, and I'd prefer for him to not have a withdrawal seizure either).

Went to a few AA mtgs, but says it'd be too much time away from the family (despite him acknowledging I told him it's more beneficial for him to get better than to be home for bedtime).

Reading up on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to use that to lead more mindful life and find meaning beyond the alcohol.

I guess just looking for the thoughts of other who have been in the trenches. Thanks in advance!
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