Are you affected by a loved one who’s an addict?

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Hey @Miranda
I saw your gratitude tonight. I’m sorry to read about your husband’s drinking affecting you. Sometimes it’s really hard. Especially when we are trying to be and stay sober.

Here’s the thread I started.
And here’s a list Sassy has if you click on her link.

Does your partner still drink? Some threads you may find helpful

Mine does and I discussed it fairly frequently when I was on here more. I know this question comes up a lot…How do I get sober with a partner who drinks? So often we are told we have to avoid situations and people who drink, sometimes it is even suggested that we cut them from our lives entirely. For those of us with partners who drink and whom we love and respect, that is not practical or helpful advice. Obviously some of us cannot stay with an abusive, reckess or violent alcoholic, but as we …

Have a good read around. When I’m struggling I always go back to my favorite passage in Courage To Change. This is my favorite Al-Anon daily devotional.
It’s good for sobriety too.

I can’t focus on my alcoholic. I have to focus on me. And what I can do. Because I do always end up more bitter, more hopeless, and more frustrated. And nothing has changed.