Nowsthetime

My father-in-law, my ex "drinking buddy" has a tumor in his bile duct, also something is wrong with his liver. Docs took a biopsy...

He can't drink anymore...

We shall see but not sounding good.

Arghhhh!

biminiblue

I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers for his recovery.

Give him the link to this site.

Thepatman

Prayers his way

ScottFromWI

Sorry to hear the bad news....don't let it it sidetrack your sobriety though. Hopefully this will be his signal to change.

Nowsthetime

I hope so... He doesn't do Internet but I do believe he will not drink. He/We are all very scared. Definitely a wake up call.

SoberLeigh

That is certainly very worrisome news, Nowsthetime.

Prayers for healing for your father-in-law.

Please don't let this, or anything, derail your sobriety.

strategery

That is very scary nowsthetime. I hope everything turns out okay for your FIL. Sending prayers for him and hugs your way.

Soberwolf

Sending thoughts & prayers Nows

So sorry about the bad news bud

PurpleKnight

Thoughts are with you, very sorry to hear!!

Dee74

Best wishes for you your family and your FIL nowisthetime.

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JanieJ

Sending prayers for you and him, Nows Xx

ishallnotwant

Prayers for you and your family.

Altoids

I'm so glad he has you for support. This change in his life will require more than medical support. Take care of yourself through all of this and keep us updated on your FIL's progress. Prayers for you and yours.

Nowsthetime

Tumor is cancerous, form of cancer that doesn't respond to chemo. He is having surgery on Monday. A very complicated operation. They said that if he didn't have surgery he would have 1 yr. With surgery 5 yrs. He has alcohol induced cirrhosis... Not good. My hubby is totally destroyed and is very depressed about it. The worst thing is that he is trying to take out his anger on me and when he does I fight him. I am scared too. My FIL is like a father to me. I'm not close to my own dad...

SoberLeigh

I am so sorry, nowsthetime. What a difficult time for your family.

ScottFromWI

Sorry to hear that nowsthetime. I would imagine your husband would be upset, no one wants to hear this type of news. Don't rule out some type of grief counseling or other external help if your internal/marital issues cannot be solved. Just like alcoholism, it's fine to admit that you need help.

Nowsthetime

He needs it, he really does. He ev said that he needed to talk to someone but when I go ahead and try to make it happen, he shuts down. I'm trying to be patient and kind but I'm scared and angry too, plus I'm know to be a little bit of a firecracker and I have trouble controlling myself. I am really supportive of him getting some counseling. Any suggestions on how to get him to take the help. He is not a believer of therapy... Silly, I know.

chloebaby

I am very sorry to hear that. Best wishes.