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Sep 12, 2006, 06:52 PM
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So, my boyfriend's an alcoholic. It's got him pretty bad. He has said he needs to quit drinking, but he hasn't done it. He gets very paranoid and violent when drunk and I can't handle him anymore. Any advice on how I can "help" him help himself? Is that even possible? Thanks,
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Sep 12, 2006, 06:57 PM
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((((((((( Ayana )))))))))))
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I honestly don't think you can help someone who doesn't honestly want help. Please keep yourself safe. Your safety and well being must come first. My best to you, January
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Sep 14, 2006, 01:43 PM
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 Thanks January.[me]
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Sep 14, 2006, 03:24 PM
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Jan's right. Unfortunatly we can't help someone who doesn't want it. Sobriety won't work for people who justneed it; they have to want it. Sounds like you have a decision to make. Love him through it and hope he comes around, or leave. When my boyfriend left me at the hight of my drinking, loosing him made me hit bottom and get sober. Maybe try an Alanon meeting? They're for loved ones of alcoholic/addicts. Good luck to you. =)
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Sep 14, 2006, 09:14 PM
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Thanks.
Think I'm gonna talk to him about AA tonight. Never know, he might prove me wrong and go. [me] <font color="red"> </font>
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Sep 14, 2006, 09:19 PM
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I notice you're in Phoenix. I'm in Tucson. I know of some young people's groups up there.
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Sep 14, 2006, 09:25 PM
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Hm... any way you can get me some info on that?
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Sep 15, 2006, 01:14 PM
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Sure thing, why don't you PM me your email address and I'll forward it to the group up there?
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Sep 15, 2006, 01:20 PM
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In the meantime, here's their myspace address:
http://www.myspace.com/valypaa And I've sent them a message requesting an email address. They have an event this Saturday, they're hosting ASCYPAA - Arizona State Conference of Young People in AA. So they're doing events leading up to then.
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Sep 15, 2006, 01:51 PM
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Sep 15, 2006, 03:25 PM
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I forwarded them your email. It may not help your husband until he's ready, but hopefully they'll be able to show you where to turn for you, and give you someone in the area who understands. =)
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Sep 15, 2006, 04:12 PM
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Didn't get them. Sometimes my e-mail blocks certain things, it's my e-mail at work. Can you send it to me here?
Thanks, [me]
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#13
Sep 15, 2006, 04:14 PM
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Wait... duh. Read that wrong...
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Sep 15, 2006, 05:25 PM
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Haha, hopefully they'll email you soon.
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