Alcoholic Family Story
from Susan
24 years with an alcoholic
November 3, 2009 (Susan's Story) – Been living with an alcoholic for 24 year. The first years were not bad but in the last few years there are no words. He was a high functioning "A" who went to work everyday and never missed work. He would come home after going to the package store EVERY night and would drink in his garage(never went anywhere) he was a very happy drunk-never yelled or touched me. Then after showering he would PASSOUT on his chair. But not a husband in any form. Well he lost his job (for drinking) went on a bing-went to detox-rehab. When he got out it started slow but he's working his way up to the same point. I was never an enabler, i just wouldn't talk to him at all. well im in al-onon and practicing tuff love. I have been on many websites trying to get info-and this is the best informative website I have found. I even printed several pages for him to read if he wants too. Thanks so much for all the info
Signed "Living with an alcoholic". --------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 7, 2009 (from Wendell) – Susan, your story sounds so familiar. Except for the reverse of genders - been there, done that. I'm glad you found the site informative. I'm still working on it but I'm happy you could use what is there. Any thoughts for improvement are always welcome. Thanks and good luck. Wendell WWW.My-Alcoholic-Addict.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 21, 2010 (from Chanin) – I just read Susan's story and it sounds exactly like my life! I was in a 17 year relationship with an alcoholic/drug abuser. The way I dealt with him was to just ignore him and not talk! That was my way of "de-escalating" a "would-be" bad situation. I live in denial! I thought If only I loved him enough,things would change!!! Unfortunately, In the end the addictions "Won"!! I am going through recovery for myself and I have a peace in my life I could find only by leaving this bad situation!!! I continue to pray for him and hope he too will one day find "Recovery" before its too late!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Comments Do you have any thoughts you want to share? If so, please submit them here. Also, please remember: - Include the story title at the beginning of your comments.
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