[foxy]

It definitely is mentally and emotionally challenging. That’s why I recently joined the group too.

My heart goes out to you and your little boy. You sound amazing, being so supportive but you need support too .You’ve both been through alot !

We ended up in debt a while ago and I ended up taking his bank cards off him.I felt bad because it was like I was an adult treating him as a child but it did help in the long run.I really don’t know how I got through it all before he eventually got some help,but I did and I hope that whatever happens you and your little boy come through this ok .Are there any support groups in your area or friends and family who can support you emotionally?

[foxy]

I was really worried when the pandemic put a stop to all the recovery meetings. His keyworker only rang once and didn’t stay on long as he said he had lots of people to call.The last 2 weeks one of the leaders from one of the recovery groups started a zoom meeting, so at least it’s better than nothing.

Glad your partner is able to talk to someone on messenger.Hope it’s helping her .

I thought they’d have offered some more support online for people struggling.My husband had his second detox in December ,then the centre shut for 3 weeks for Christmas. Then he had about 8 weeks support and then everything shut again because of the pandemic .

Can’t wait for his groups to start meeting again.

[foxy]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about what you’ve been going through. I just wanted to let you know that I know what it’s like to feel like you’re fighting a losing battle and that you’re not alone.

My situation is different to yours but my husband’s drinking has affected me and my family too.After years of drinking and health problems because of his drinking ,he finally admitted he had a problem and the doctor referred him to a drug and alcohol centre. I thought I was fighting a losing battle but this was finally a turning point.There’s been lots of ups and downs and there’s no quick fixes but I am beginning to feel more hopeful after his second detox but even now some days are overwhelming, even though he’s now stopped drinking.

Anyway ,I just wanted to let you know that I understand how hard it is when someone you love struggles with alcohol. My husbands dad died in 2001 and his younger sister ten years ago ,so I think that’s how his drinking changed from being social to being something he needed every day.

I don’t know all the answers and I’ve only just joined the forum myself but it’s good to be able to share our struggles together.Hope your partner gets the help he needs and that you’ll be ok too

[foxy]

Thanks for replying ????it just gets overwhelming sometimes .Today was a better day .Not sure how I’d cope if things were bad every day.When things open up again I think I’ll try and find a support group .Thanks for checking I was doing ok

[foxy]

Hi,I’ve just joined the group too.I’m in a slightly different situation to you but my husband has had drinking problems too,so I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone.The first thing I did was ask my doctor for advice and then when my husband finally accepted he needed help the GP saw him too and referred him to a centre that helps with alcohol and drug problems. Hope things get better for you

[Author]

Posts