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Old 02-14-2015, 09:24 AM
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As many of you know, I am married to an active alcoholic. There is always alcohol here, and my hubby is drunk every night. It does not make me want to drink, if anything it reminds me why I don't. Valentines day came and no card or gift. He said, I did not get you anything, because my shoulder hurts. I got him gifts and card. I replied, when I was out of town, you went to by booze. I realize I am his second love, and that still hurts. He broke his collar bone about a month ago when he passed out in the chair and fell. I am not sure why I am sharing this, except it hurts and I don't want to hold it in. Thanks for listening.
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:28 AM
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:29 AM
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Sorry you are having a bad day, happy Valentine's Day from afar. Kudos to you for being able to stay sober in a very difficult situation. I hope someday your husband can see the light as you have.
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:32 AM
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I'm sorry you're feeling bad today. Commercial holidays have a way of making that happen. Can you find something nice to do for yourself?
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Happy Valentine's Day, Huntington.
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Old 02-14-2015, 09:42 AM
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That sucks, I was in work yesterday having a few conversations with some of the women and asking them about today, and some actually said they didn't expect to get anything from their spouses/boyfriends, and I was shocked.

I dunno for me it's like Xmas, you may not be in the spirit but you still make an effort because it's not all about ourselves, it's about the others around you!!

Big hugs Hunt!!
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(((((huntingtontx)))). We love you; never forget.
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Old 02-14-2015, 10:25 AM
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I understand exactly what you mean. It can be extremely lonely having an alcoholic partner.

Big hugs to you (((( ))))

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I was terrible to my partner when I was drinking. I am very ashamed of that now that I am sober. Seeing how my behavior affected others helped me make the decision to stop
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Old 02-14-2015, 10:58 AM
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This brings back some sad memories about my own behavior... I am sorry, huntingtontx. Maybe go out and do something nice for yourself today.
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I'm sorry you're hurting Hunt.

Happy Valentines Day, my friend.

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Old 02-14-2015, 11:15 AM
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I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time. Sending a your way.
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:29 AM
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Sorry Hunting. He is lucky to have you. I hope he gets his act straightened out.
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:33 AM
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:38 AM
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Hugs to you, hunt! ❤️
Even though you 'know' all this about him, it still hurts. I know because I've been there and I am so sorry for your pain. You deserve so much more than this....I hope you know that and believe it.
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:42 AM
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:45 AM
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I truly hope things get better for you.

In the local pharmacies here,
the Easter items have already been
on display for the past two weeks.
(nothing like starting 9 weeks early)
Therefore I present you with this egg.
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Old 02-14-2015, 01:42 PM
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I have been married for 15 years, the beginning we celebrate valentine. But now he doesn't even say happy v day too me. I am a alcoholic he isn't.. I give u a big hug for not drinking when there is some in the house. I hope he realize how much it hurts u.
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Old 02-14-2015, 07:13 PM
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Hunt-you are a very special person. I am sad that your husband treats you the way he does. *gives hunt a box of chocolates*
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