Change in relationship with husband
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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I have to say from my experience you are very lucky to have a husband that does not sway you from meeting and/or fellowship. When I came home sober 2 years ago from treatment, my family was terrible! They didn't understand that I had an addiction to alcohol and pills and thought it was ridiculous for me to participate in anything AA related. I could not go to meetings, talk to new people, or pray without being ridiculed. I had to leave the home, even leaving my oldest children behind to stay sober. So having some support is a wonderful thing.
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Location: Wisconsin near Twin Cities
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My dad sobered up 27 years ago and my mom began going to Al-Anon. In the beginning, they were separated, but eventually got back together. It took them a lot of work, but they seem more or less happy now. A lot of the problem is often due to the fact that the non-drinking spouse has defined their whole life around you being a drunk. When you quit they become lost. Also, in recovery one begins approaching life with more seriousness and a deeper level of self-examination. This can create a lot of tension with the old life of having drink after drink while sitting silently in front of the television.
There is an old movie called "When a Man Loves a Woman" that deals with exactly this topic. A little bit dated now, but still relevant.
There is an old movie called "When a Man Loves a Woman" that deals with exactly this topic. A little bit dated now, but still relevant.
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