[louise1974]

Try FRANK, they are pretty good plus AA, but it’s a bit religious so may not be for you- I ring Frank quite a lot as my partner is an addict too and they are good listeners plus they search your locality and let you know what services are in your area that might help all the best Lou x

[icarus-trust]

Hi Jo,

So sorry that you can’t talk with anyone about your partner’s drinking. It must be hard feeling isolated especially with a new baby.

Perhaps you would like to contact The Icarus Trust. We are a charity that supports people going through what you are, having to deal with the addiction of someone close to you.

We have a team of very experienced and trained people who are there to listen and provide support and you could be put in touch with one of them if you contact us. They will also let you know what other help is available. Maybe you would feel less isolated having someone to talk with who understands.

You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit the website http://www.icarustrust.org

Good luck.

[tess]

Jo you need to talk to people. You must feel so alone with an 8 week old baby and keeping it together with your partner. Contact the Icarus Trust and find support charities near you with people who understand the bad place your head can get into…. Never mind tainting the way others see him, think what do you need… you are not alone and believing that is so valuable….I cannot envisage how you are keeping

strong for your baby and dealing with this. It isn’t fair. Go on the internet, ask Icarus find those life lines… Best of luck

[louise1974]

How are you doing jo? It’s a lonely life being with an addict – I know x

I’ve been in the same spot as you, and it’s hard, there’s no doubt in that. But you do need to talk to people if it’s only on a forum, it’s helped me on here tbh, but nothing helps more than talking to a friend you can trust. I’ve bought up my son on my own- he’s 9 now, and that was easier than doing it with an addict, someone said to me once- there’s 3 people in your relationship me, my partner and drugs/alcohol- if it was another woman would you put with it? Probably not, believe in yourself and put yourself first chic, you’re worth more than you think – Lou x

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