[chickenrun]

Hi everyone.

I have been with my partner for 2yrs. From the outset he was honest about his prior use of heroin. I accepted him at face value.

5 months into our relationship he had an impulsion to take heroin again.

At that time a laid down the law , no.

He accepted that and went on methadone, 35ml a day.

During the time following this he has stolen money and taken weddings rings from my previous marriage. I was widowed in 2014 you see.

When I tell friends, gp, police they all say kick him out. Move on with my own life.

I don’t believe he is using heroin. He has admitted to buying valium. When he is focused he is an amazing person. It’s the lies and stealing I cant cope with.

How can this be managed effectively without sacrificing our relationship because we do love each other and he does ultimately want to be free of this illness. His own family have withdrawn and I cant bear the thought of him being homeless.

[icarus-trust]

Thanks for your post. This is a difficult situation for you and you might to contact us at The Icarus Trust.

We are a charity that provides support for people having to deal with a partner’s addiction. We have trained and experienced people that you might like to talk with and may be they can help you to find some answers.

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

I hope this helps. Good luck.

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