[brokenheart]

I separated from my husband at the start of this year for the very same reason. He too believes that you’re only an alcoholic if you have a drink in the morning (which ironically he sometimes does, but thinks I don’t know). I wish I had some answers for you, but sadly I am in the same torturous turmoil myself and my children who are aged between 14 – 27 blame me for not ‘dealing’ with it before now. I hope that you and your children are ok xxx

[confused-com]

Thank you for your reply and I am sorry to hear about your seperation ( i do hope he realises what he has lost and fixes up.) Addiction is a terrible thing and I do hope my partner can sort it out but currently not so sure. We are ok thus far the children are 2 years and 4 months so are not aware but dont want it to get to that stage

[kas]

My husband and i seperated just over a year ago, due to his moods and anger issues because of cannabis. He has smoked cannabis for 35 years and is in denial that it has caused his mental health problems. He is having help from a drug councilor which he sees once a fortnight, but to his family he still smokes pretty much the same amount . I really don’t think they will ever change once the addiction has caught hold.

[confused-com]

@Kas sorry to hear about your seperation and situation. Addiction sucks!!!!!!! Whatever it is be it drugs..gambling…drink they all cause problems. I hope he does fix up but if he gets worse i too shall be showing him the door as i dont want my children to grow up and seeing this

[icarus-trust]

Hi to all of you,
I’m sorry to read each of your posts and to hear of the impact your partners addictions are having on you and your families.
If you think it would help to talk about how you are feeling please contact The Icarus Trust. We are a charity that supports people who are having to deal with a loved one’s addiction. We have a team of experienced people who you could talk to if you get in touch.
You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit the website http://www.icarustrust.org
Good luck to you all.

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