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Hi Joe,

I’m so sorry to read this story, it is truly heartbreaking and you have every right to acknowledge your pain. As a child of an addict, I know how it can affect your loved ones but if this partner that you have loves and supports you having an honest conversation with her is a great place to start. I know asking for help can be scary, my parent personally still hasn’t reached a place where they are trying to get better. Going to speak to your GP is a really helpful step, to see what help they can offer to you. Getting better by yourself is an extremely difficult task and whatever support you can find is a fantastic tool for you.

You have experienced such unfortunate events which I obviously cannot provide a solution to, but as Posie said you are strong enough to beat this, get up and make the best effort you can, even when it feels impossible to get your life back on track. You deserve it and you deserve happiness.

Sending love and support.

[shortcake77]

Hi YorkieMum,

It’s truly something to be proud of that you’re trying to get help. Talking to your husband is the best idea, honesty is extremely important. I am in my 20s and as a child of an alcoholic the lying is the most painful aspect.

As for AA and help, I always found AA’s manifest to be unhelpful and a bit patronising. Speaking to your GP is always a really good option, there are lots of treatment options for people who want to get better. Even if you don’t feel that you are an ‘alcoholic’ opening up lines of communication with your loved ones and professionals is the best step to take,

I wish you all the best x

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