[NervousNelly68]

I am in recovery from opiate dependence and I am married and my husband is an alcoholic and has serrhoisis. He is drinking and hurting himself. I have expressed my feelings to him on this and he does not care and keeps on doing this. I am awaiting my hearing date this October 15th for my ssdi benefts and with this money and monthly income, I am able to mcve and take care of myself, but as of now I have no income and cannot get a job here in , MA. There is no work.

I just have not been able to leave and/or show him I mean business and how I don't want to live like this anymore. Things are so bad. He paid our rent, cable and got some other things we need and now all we have for the month is $20.00!!!! I know he cant drink till till 9-3-12, but I am at my witts end!! Someone, else going threw this or has? Please give advice!

[NervousNelly68]

I am beyond stressed out! I live in an area of, MA where there are no jobs. I have no income till I find out the outcome of my ssdi benefits from my hearing on: 10-15-13. Then I can move near my dad in SC and have a better way of life there and get a job, as well to keep myself busy. Anyone in the same boat and no paddles, like me? Give me some advice!

[Rose76]

I lived with someone who drank heavily. It took years for me to decide to leave. I was amazed at how much better I felt when I finally did leave. It can be awful hard, though, on a meager income.

I'm not surprised that expressing your feelings hasn't helped much. It didn't in my case, either. It usually doesn't. That doesn't necessarily mean that he doesn't care. I don't think alcoholics usually stop drinking for anyone's sake, except their own. Al-Anon helped me get my thinking straight and change my expectations. I recommend it . . . even if you go just to get some reading material.