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To drink every night?

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HedgehogOnTheBike · 22/04/2025 20:15

My husband and I are currently separating. It's really fucking sad as we love each other, trauma bonded my therapist says, but his mental illness has fucked up the kids. He's really related me badly. I can't explain here. I can't type it all out.

Believe me although it's his actions...suicide attempts the main fucked the kids (early twenties now) up thing, I'm culpable too, as I kept giving him chances, looking after him. I really believed my marriage vows. But now I realize the untold negatives and pain

So it's over. He's moving out once he gets a flat.

I'm drinking a bottle of wine a night..eating crap.

I've got Endo and need a hysterectomy

I'm washed up out of date ugly as fuck. Exhausted
Twenty five years down the toilet. The Shame of my failed life

Anyway kids are moaning I'm drinking too much
Try doing this sober

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BeingATwatItsABingThing · 22/04/2025 20:19

How old are your children? Now is the time to step up and put them first.

2024onwardsandup · 22/04/2025 20:18

Your poor children

Wolfiefan · 22/04/2025 20:18

I’m so sorry OP. You have far too much on your plate. But alcohol isn’t a healthy coping mechanism. I agree with your kids. What else makes you feel good? And doesn’t leave you hungover the day after.

HowardTJMoon · 22/04/2025 20:17

Being drunk won't make this any easier or help you to make good decisions.

Eenameenadeeka · 22/04/2025 20:17

I'm really sorry, this sounds like such a hard situation to be in.
They're right about the drinking though, it won't help you. Can you get some more support for your mental health while you work through it all?

MovingAlongNicely · 22/04/2025 20:17

You say your kids are fucked up from your husbands actions… don’t let it be your turn to do them damage. Stop drinking, it won’t help.

HedgehogOnTheBike · 22/04/2025 20:15

Related should read treated bloody typing on phone.

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