Anyone dealing with a spouse or partner who is an alcoholic?

Posted by mic129 @mic129, Mar 24 8:22am

Anyone dealing with a spouse or partner who is an alcoholic?
My husband definitely is and does not admit it. He is what most call a functioning alcoholic. Without going into too much detail, as he has gotten older it has gotten much worse. I’m 63 years old and I just want peace but no way to get out of the situation, financially and emotionally. I know that sounds like an excuse but I’m retired, not by choice and have health issues. How do you deal with this if you are in a similar situation? 🥺

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mic129 | @mic129 | 5 days ago

I wish my husband would see this. Congratulations to you! 🥰

linnie52 | @linnie52 | 5 days ago

In reply to @willow5 "Al-Anon Family Groups, hope for familes of alchoholics. Go to six different meetings before deciding if..." + (show)

I run support groups through Learn to Cope: learn2cope.org. We have meetings every night of the week; most are on Zoom, so it doesn't matter where you're physically located. We offer resources and most importantly, hope, for people struggling with their loved ones substance use.

goodpup | @goodpup | 3 days ago

Yes, I can relate. I’ve had the talk with him and it slowed down his intake for a short time. When he drinks mixed drinks, that’s when he drinks too much and falls down. I refuse to buy his alcohol, but he gets it anyway. When he was in hospital for1 day tests he was very crabby with me and staff people (withdrawal) Just as bad! I figure I can deal with it by keeping activities out of the home for my sanity or get divorced. He refuses to attend any counseling or get any help. I did attend AlAcon for people like us that deal with a family member that drinks. It helps. Best wishes!