Wife left 2 weeks ago
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Wife left 2 weeks ago
Got a call while I was at work said she was gone. Been after me for years. Tried everything she could think but I still wanted to drink. Sneaking drinks. Thinking she would not notice after 25 years together. She knew. This is the first time she has left like. Said she never be back. My stepson though has been in contact with me everyday. Checking see how I was. I been sober now for 8 days and going to make it rest of my life. Alcohol has destroyed my life Back in church and going to AA every week since she left. Her son told me that she only wants the best for me. To have her back in my life now would help encourage me to stay on the right path. Hurt everyday with her gone. But the hurt is causing me to feel stronger on what I need to do to straighten my life for myself and with gods help show them what an example of a good man is
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I'm also sorry for your pain but it's good to read that you're using it to improve and build a better life for yourself. I admire your strength.
You're on the right path now, budcook, and we will walk it with you.
You're on the right path now, budcook, and we will walk it with you.
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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I can't relate to the spouse leaving (I have no spouse) but I can with the drinking. Do what you need to do for yourself internally and the external issues will work themselves out. Church and AA is a must in my sobriety so that's always a great place! Keep going and stay strong
I hope our support can help you get sober for good. 
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you have to do this for you, not for someone else. That was a hard concept for me. it is hard to watch someone you love spiral, break promises. ..do this did you, and prove to yourself you can do this. then maybe you can prove to her.
positive energies to you
positive energies to you
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Welcome.
You're obviously hurting, but on some level I think you also recognize that she loved you enough to do the only thing that would get you sober. She saved your life. Make it matter.
Best of Luck on Your Journey.
You're obviously hurting, but on some level I think you also recognize that she loved you enough to do the only thing that would get you sober. She saved your life. Make it matter.
Best of Luck on Your Journey.
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