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DH in denial.

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Thewayforward · 03/09/2019 08:26

Morning.

Wonder if anybody could provide advice with this matter.

Essentially DH is an alcoholic but completely in denial. It all came to light a couple of years ago when things got bad however with counselling, support and meds we seemed to be moving in the right direction. Fast forward couple of years and he is back at it again. Although not drinking to the same levels as before it is blatantly obvious that he is. He however denies these claims and says that WE, his family are seeing things and says that he is doing really well. I really feel that he has some deep seated issues which are the route cause however he is a very very private person and even to me wil do open up and say what is going on in his mind. I am at the point know where I have had enough but can not see a way out. Kids love their dad so much. He is not violent or abusive when drunk just useless frankly. I have supported him all I can but feel unless he admits a problem himself there is no moving forward to try and resolve this. I sometimes feel life is not too bad, it could be worse but then I feel why should I feel anxious everytime he comes home from working waiting to see if he has been drinking or not.

Sorry for rant.

OP posts:
Dave181 · 27/09/2019 11:00

Kids are early to late teens. We talked again this morning (usually the best time) but it developed into an argument, I think she’s come away from spirits but I’m now relieved she back in wine, which is silly I know. I’m going to try and get her to talk to AA, that would be a start it I think she really needs counselling. We will see.

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