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Hi, I’m so sorry to hear that you’re in this really difficult situation. I have come to this forum for similar reasons to you. I don’t want to leave my partner because he is ill and he is trying to do something about it. My friends and family tell me to leave when I’m finding it difficult but that would put my partner in a very risky situation, as you probably understand. They really don’t understand. I also don’t want to split up my children’s family.
My partner of 7 years is in recovery for opioid (codeine) and alcohol abuse. I had never dealt with anything like this and never wanted to, it is a lonely and stressful situation to be in. He hasn’t had a drink since November and I know it’s been hard for him but it’s been a massive relief and life changing for me. (Feel selfish saying that)
Do you feel that it sometimes takes every bit of strength you have to support him? My stress levels and anxiety are terrible even though he is relatively stable. I also don’t really understand addiction, I’m still learning.