He's actually going!
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He's actually going!
Hi, I'm sort of in a state of shock as my AH has finally agreed to meet with my counselor to discuss "me" and my clinical issues of dealing with his drinking, mainly anxiety and the impact it has had on me after 27 years together.
Im trying not to get my hopes up this will change anything. At best, I hope this will start to bring him out of denial and also help us better communicate with each other. I don't expect he will stop drinking because of one meeting. I don't expect he will seek treatment for himself. He is totally against AA. He was invited by my counselor (an addictions specialist) for one single meeting. I guess the fact that he is going, his decision by the way, already means he is trying to face his problem--a good thing. But, I'm afraid that if nothing positive comes out of this, it will make me more depressed in the long run. I also worry he might use something discussed against me somehow.
Last week I was panicing ready to ask him to leave, now I dare let myself have a glimmer of hope. We keep going round and around on this merry-go-round ride. I just want to get off.
Im trying not to get my hopes up this will change anything. At best, I hope this will start to bring him out of denial and also help us better communicate with each other. I don't expect he will stop drinking because of one meeting. I don't expect he will seek treatment for himself. He is totally against AA. He was invited by my counselor (an addictions specialist) for one single meeting. I guess the fact that he is going, his decision by the way, already means he is trying to face his problem--a good thing. But, I'm afraid that if nothing positive comes out of this, it will make me more depressed in the long run. I also worry he might use something discussed against me somehow.
Last week I was panicing ready to ask him to leave, now I dare let myself have a glimmer of hope. We keep going round and around on this merry-go-round ride. I just want to get off.
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Originally Posted by lizzy girl
I guess the fact that he is going, his decision by the way, already means he is trying to face his problem--a good thing.
I do hope it is the start of something positive for both of you.
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I also worry he might use something discussed against me somehow.
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I guess the fact that he is going, his decision by the way, already means he is trying to face his problem--a good thing
I hope some good comes of this fro YOU. If it helps you, then its helping
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