[r7byrne]

My heart goes out to you. I’ve too thought about my partners funeral how awful is that. He’s a drinker only 39 started drinking more when his dad passed away last year, he keeps saying he wants change but nothing has come of it yet because he’s so depressed and the drink has a hold of him too much, it’s an awful awful disease.

Keep strong x

[tannie]

Thank you for your words, it’s taken me years to reach out for some support. Most but not all family and friends have little empathy for my children anymore and that’s painful. It is an awful thing addiction. My sister is a sometimes functioning alcoholic of many years and I do think that the socially acceptable aspect of alcohol can make it even harder for the addict. I don’t know but maybe your partner would think about some bereavement counselling? I know sometimes with my sister over the years I have tried to focus on the issue causing her pain rather than her alcohol use. There’s lots of online stuff he could tap into whilst services are reduced. I take my hat off to people who stick by their affected others when they could walk away. There’s been many times I wish I could and many times I’ve tried but my resolution does not last long lol. They are my children and I will love them forever. You take care of yourself in all of this and I hope you have support around you xx

[r7byrne]

I can’t imagine what that must feel like to know your family feels that way about your children, I have a daughter so I know I would be heartbroken. So sorry that’s happening, of course you will love your children they are your children and that’s what mums do! 🙂

my partners best friend has kinda given up hope on him getting off the drink and says he’s being selfish, it’s an illness with depression and having to grieve for his Dad.

I do have support but it’s nice to connect with others that are going through similar situations.

Always here for a chat, look after yourself x x

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