Hi, I’ve been reading your post. I think you’ve been very brave and strong in making your decision to break from your partner.
Youve given hin 5 years to turn his life around and he’s not done anything to help himself get out of this vicious circle he’s in….and stopping you from getting on in life.
These addictions are so cruel and they affect everyone in their path. It doesn’t sound like he’s ready to change yet. He’s got to want to do it himself.
We’ve had problems with our son who has alcohol and drug addictions. He has his own place but the only time we see him is when he has no money for food, cigarettes petrol. He’s my son and I love him but I hate the choices he’s making and the way he uses us to get what he needs. He’s holding down a good job, but blows his wages within a week or ten days and its been that way for ages. Its exhausting as he’s so predictable.
I really sympathise with your situation, you look after yourself and move on when you’re able to ,it doesn’t look like hes going to change any time soon. I wish you the very best take all the advice and support that’s available. Lx