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Originally Posted by Mad4stevie
Living in any kind of situation with an active alcoholic sucks BIG TIME 
I never thought that I would find myself in that kind of situation, but right now, I do. And I need to make a decision about how/when/if to leave . . . the hard part is not wanting to abandon someone that you love because they are sick.
Alcoholism is devestating to not only the addict, but also the generations that follow. My grandfather died from the disease, and I always heard such nasty stories from my mother about him and his drinking. As a result, any kind of alcohol was demonized in my home as a kid. My mother judges people who have this kind of addiction, so its not exactly something that I talk about with any of my family, which makes it even more difficult.
Sorry for going off topic - I guess I need to get myself to an alanon meeting.  |
My Dad became mean to my mother when he was drinking. He was also very nasty to all of us when he was hung over, which was every Sat and Sun. He stopped when I was 11 and had 19 years of sobriety until my Mom left him and now he gets "loaded" (my brother's word) a few nights a week on beer. Its very sad and I'm so worried about him. Perhaps I also need an Al Anon meeting! I've been to them before and found them helpful.
I'm sorry you are going through this. You will get through it and be happy though. It will work out. Through the higher power that they talk so highly of. "Expect a miracle". Take care of yourself.