Leaving alcoholic husband

If you're anything like I was when my husband was deep in addiction you may feel some resentment when you hear someone mention your recovery. You may be thinking 'Why do *I* have to do any work when HE is the one with th...

I think of all the things I struggled with during my husband's addicted years, control was probably the hardest.

If only my husband would get sober, then I could be happy/feel better/live a normal life/etc...."

It's kind of the elephant in the room. The thought crosses all of our minds from time to time: 'What if my husband never gets sober??'

Is your spouse really confusing to you? Do they do things you just don’t understand? Growing up in a household with an alcoholic parent can leave a lasting impact on a person’s life, shaping their perceptions, behaviors and relationships. If your spouse grew up with an alcoholic parent, there are certain aspects of their past...Read More

Is your loved one drinking more than they used to? Or, have you just started dating someone who always seems to be surrounded by alcoholic beverages?

Loneliness.. “The #1 word to describe what it’s like to love an alcoholic…” is published by Anne Kelly.

My husband is a drug addict.That really throws a wrench in my plans for a picture perfect, white picket fence, beautiful life. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not so naive to believe that sans addiction I’d be living that dream either. It’s just not reality, and I get that. However, this is much (MUCH) messier than I’d anticipated.Let’s start at the beginning. When we met, I knew that drugs had been a part of his past, and even that he dabbled some at the time. I thought it was…