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Jan 05, 2016, 01:27 PM
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My boyfriend of 2 years is an alcoholic. We have a 4 month old son. He's done terrible things in the past 2 years and has put me through so much. We got into an argument last night and he left today. He went 12 weeks without a drink up until New Year's Eve. I'm hurting. I'm sinking. I don't know what to do.
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 Cat_Lover_58, Mygrandjourney, Skeezyks
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Jan 05, 2016, 04:44 PM
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Hello SevenIsMe: The Skeezyks welcomes you to PsychCentral! I'm sorry you are having so much difficulty. Hopefully being here on PC will help. I wish you & your son all the best.
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Jan 06, 2016, 07:03 AM
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Thank you.
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Jan 06, 2016, 11:00 AM
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Welcome to PC. Being in love and dependent upon someone in active alcoholism is definitely challenging and difficult. There are some resources for you to seek out, specifically Al-Anon Welcome to Al-Anon Family Groups where you will find others who have been there and have in many cases found good solutions.
I will say from some experience with this issue, that I had to stop putting any energy into supporting and helping the alcoholic, and place all of my time into protecting myself and my child. I had to start with practical needs like shelter, food, and healthcare. Instead of depending on others, I had to change my approach to life and fend for myself. In the end, I am much stronger. Good luck to you, and let me know if I can help. Thanks, moogs
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Jan 08, 2016, 01:20 PM
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There are lots of posters here who have survived similar situations. It does get better. The key is to focus on your and your son's safety and well being. Hopefully your husband will get the help he clearly needs.
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