Old 04-17-2018, 08:11 AM
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Babescake
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Do you recommend Al-Anon for an estranged spouse?

I'm the alcoholic (currently in recovery, though I relapsed awhile ago, since sober again), and I'm getting a divorce. My husband has refused any counseling/therapy, substance abuse education. I keep telling him he should go to Al-Anon because he clearly has resentments and I think it would be very beneficial for him.

We have a young child we will be raising together so I think it is imperative he understands the disease so we can keep things civil and communicate effectively. To those who have went (and I know HE has to want to go, just like it is up to ME not to drink), do you find it beneficial and think it would be good for our family, even though we're divorcing?
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