[kelly84]

I really don’t know how to start this properly but I’m worried about my husbands drinking. We’ve been together 7 years and he’s always drank a lot. For the first 4/5 years I tried to ignore it as we had a very social life and put it down to that. Then I got pregnant so obviously stopped going out and he said he would cut down.

For the last 2 years I’ve been finding empty cans/bottles all over the house, in cupboards, drawers, garden shed etc. When I try abc talk to him about it he gets very angry as he says he can’t have a problem because he has a good job and is a good dad. I’m at a loss as to what to do now, he won’t listen or talk let alone think about getting any kind of help. But I’m worried if I keep ignoring it that at some point it will effect our daughter

But I’m also terrified of leaving because I don’t trust him to look after her properly over night if we’re separated

[danman83]

Say to him if he has not got a problem, he needs to go 1 week with out it. Tell him if he loves you just do this one thing for you, and prove you wrong.

Check all the house 1st for alcohol and remove it. Chances are he prob will fail. Or refuse to do it.

Addictions happen to the best of us, good dads, people who are financially stable and good job have addictions, if not worse as they can afford it and get more.

[icarus-trust]

Hi Kelly,

So sorry to read your post.

I work for a charity called The Icarus Trust. We support people, like yourself, dealing with the addiction of a family member. if you contact us I can put you in touch with one of our trained and experienced people who you could talk with. Maybe talking with one of them would help you to find a way ahead.

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

All the best.

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