The future (now ex) in laws found out
The future (now ex) in laws found out
When I relapsed, I was terrified. I live in another country with my fiance and don't have many friends here, and no family at all. So I called his parents because they kept saying I was family now.
Well, that has turned out not to be the case.
Now that they know I'm an alcoholic, they took back the money for our wedding and want to use it to send me back to my home country like a defective Amazon product.
He he doesn't think his family will ever forgive or accept me. I know I can't change how they reacted, but I reached out to them and just feel... betrayed, angry, hurt. I understand they have concern for their son, this isn't an easy thing for anyone to deal with, but what if it turned out he had cancer tomorrow? Or got hit by a car? Or lost his job? If the situation were turned around, would I be expected to ship him back to another country where he has no one, nothing, and absolutely nowhere to go?
Bleh. I'm just ranting. Don't mind me.
Well, that has turned out not to be the case.
Now that they know I'm an alcoholic, they took back the money for our wedding and want to use it to send me back to my home country like a defective Amazon product.
He he doesn't think his family will ever forgive or accept me. I know I can't change how they reacted, but I reached out to them and just feel... betrayed, angry, hurt. I understand they have concern for their son, this isn't an easy thing for anyone to deal with, but what if it turned out he had cancer tomorrow? Or got hit by a car? Or lost his job? If the situation were turned around, would I be expected to ship him back to another country where he has no one, nothing, and absolutely nowhere to go?
Bleh. I'm just ranting. Don't mind me.
That's kind of what I want to scream at them, MI. They keep telling him to just send me back, that he shouldn't have to cope with this, and he doesn't think he can or wants to either. But he has promised to take this a day at a time with me, even though his head is telling him to run. Even though everything in me is crying out that I want to set dates for things and make plans for the future, I have to be grateful- because when he called and told me all this earlier, I honestly thought we were done and that my life here (and with him) was over.
Things can change a lot. A few weeks ago, his mom bought me a dress. So who knows what the next few weeks can bring and god help me I need to remember that.
Things can change a lot. A few weeks ago, his mom bought me a dress. So who knows what the next few weeks can bring and god help me I need to remember that.
Ug, the whole family reeks of dysfuntional enmeshment. He seems to be using his parents overcontrolling opinion of you to dump you? Does he have the desire to defend his own right to decide who he chooses as his partner? I am sorry to hear that they are double minded - telling you that they will embrace you as family then when you need them they turn on you. But, that sure tells you a lot about their family dynamic! All in all this may be a blessing at an opportune moment - BEFORE the wedding. Hang in there, call someone who really does care! Receive the lesson that the universe is presenting you!
If I were your husband I may or may not end the marriage but I sure as hell would not let my parents influence my decision. Sounds like they are way too involved in your husbands/your life. It looks like he has the backbone of a sea slug when it comes them
Now they want to ship me back. And he says a part of him does too because he's scared and been through this too many times. All I can do is prove myself to not only me but him. And maybe they'll come around. Still hurts so much though.
So for him this is a bit "been there, heard that." However for this first time I have honestly admitted Im an alcoholic and want sobriety. I will do everything I can to get it. I never had this desire before. I just hope he'll continue to see that and we can move forward. For him though there's also the fact this will all be kept from the rest of his family and his friends, he doesn't think his parents will come around and he also has to deal with the pain, fear, and doubt I've instilled in him.
Thank you all for being here.
In AA this is called a living amend. At the beginning no one trusted me but over time they saw that I was working the steps of AA, going to lots of meetings and most importantly staying sober. Time heals just stay sober and things will work themselves out but you have to earn thier trust not expect thier trust
In AA this is called a living amend. At the beginning no one trusted me but over time they saw that I was working the steps of AA, going to lots of meetings and most importantly staying sober. Time heals just stay sober and things will work themselves out but you have to earn thier trust not expect thier trust
I don't expect him to trust me, but I guess I never expected him to leave me either. The fear of losing all we planned, and all I planned for myself and both our futures, is what's fuelling my real attempt at recovery. He told me he appreciates all I've done this week- arming myself with literature, signing up for local addiction counseling, and going to AA everyday. Plus coming here and on AA chat rooms. He's just scared and I really hurt him, which kills me. I just need to talk to people who have been in this position.
Wow your an alcoholic so you need to be shipped back to the us, what planet do these people live on??? And why would you need to make an amence, they sound like thy need to work a program!!
Some of the nicest people I have ever met have been alcoholic, In fact some of the most important and influential people of the 21 st century have!!!!
Some of the nicest people I have ever met have been alcoholic, In fact some of the most important and influential people of the 21 st century have!!!!
I would have to leave eventually when that runs out, but that isn't why we were getting married.
Wow your an alcoholic so you need to be shipped back to the us, what planet do these people live on??? And why would you need to make an amence, they sound like thy need to work a program!!
Some of the nicest people I have ever met have been alcoholic, In fact some of the most important and influential people of the 21 st century have!!!!
Some of the nicest people I have ever met have been alcoholic, In fact some of the most important and influential people of the 21 st century have!!!!
If I were you, I would postpone any plans for a wedding for at least a year.
It is too much for you to deal with at the moment.
Also, forget about his family.
You don't owe them any amends.
I can understand someone being skittish about marrying an active alcoholic.
That actually makes sense.
How long have you known each-other?
Has he met your family?
Do you have support from your family?
Are you doing OK at work?
It is too much for you to deal with at the moment.
Also, forget about his family.
You don't owe them any amends.
I can understand someone being skittish about marrying an active alcoholic.
That actually makes sense.
How long have you known each-other?
Has he met your family?
Do you have support from your family?
Are you doing OK at work?
Wow, I try really hard to stay away from toxic people, and your potential in-laws sound like toxic people to me.
I do think the two of you might want to take some time to be more sure about your situation before marriage comes along.
I do think the two of you might want to take some time to be more sure about your situation before marriage comes along.
Im actually ok with postponing the wedding. It was getting out of control and making me miserable. Its his going back and forth between postponing and cancelling altogether that is scaring me. I can deal with being the black sheep as it comes i guess. I just don't want to lose what's now my country but I can't put that on him. Doesn't stop me from being petrified about being sent back though. We weren't getting married for reason.
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