I'm pretty sure I want to separate from my husband. He's an alcoholic, low-grade abusive, inconsistent with the kids. Just miserable to be around.
Our financial position is shaky, compounded by the fact that I have a long-term illness. I can work, but currently full-time is beyond me.
What I'd really like is to hear from people who've been through this. Do's and don'ts.
I don't really have anyone to confide in irl, except my mum who is too angry with him to think clearly; and who, anyway, stayed with my alcoholic father until he died.
My heart is breaking a bit, as I watch my daughter turn into me. All twittery and trying to fix everything, not really understanding what's wrong, but knowing that something is.
My feelings have been compounded by a recent holiday, when I stayed sober to get a clearer view on him. He was so drunk every night, he was incoherent.
Then hungover every day, saying things like "I don't understand why I feel so tired".
Which is what I am. So tired.
I know all this is really boring, but I'd be so grateful for some advice.