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Hey Andy,

I used to be the same on drink…especially wine. It took me many years and embarrassing/dangerous situations to slow down.

I work in the city in a very demanding role an excellent job but up until about 3 years ago I fucked up loads on corporate events.

I understand your girlfriends excuse / reason and it’s probably true on her part! But honestly she needs to slow down or else something will happen.

My turning point was the day after a corporate event, it was a lovely night out fully paid in Farringdon…I woke up (late) the next morning to a close friend calling me, I had fell asleep and staff woke me up and I punched them in the face… I still to this day don’t remember a thing.

I too had the police called on a few occasions which was mortifying.

Another big wake up call was watching myself in videos and seeing how appalling I acted on wine,

I still drink but never mix drinks or have wine when out and I know people laugh but drinking water every other drink bloody works.

I hope this helps a bit, H x

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Hi Andy T

Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry that you are affected by your partner’s drinking. I know this is hard for you especially if she doesn’t feel that she has a problem.

If you would like to talk through what you are experiencing with someone who would understand what you are going through please contact us at The Icarus Trust. We are a charity that supports people affected by a partner’s addictive behaviours. We have trained and experienced people who would listen and maybe help you find a way forward.

You can contact Icarus Trust on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrst.org

I hope this helps.

Good luck.

[andyt]

Thanks for the reply’s.

I think the big test will be when the counselling team re contact her. Unless she admits to the drink causing problems then I can’t see a way forward

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