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Marriage falling apart-what now?

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KateF · 17/10/2005 14:24

I've finally reached the point of admitting to myself that there's nothing left to save. The marriage was a mistake on both sides-I kept quiet how I felt about a lot of things and he told me what I wanted to hear so we are both to blame. He has been a heavy drinker and basically only supported me financially, never emotionally or practically. He wanted a stay at home wife so I foolishly gave up a job I loved after dd1 was born. Ever since I've been accused of being lazy and a drain on him! He has said some awful things which I can't forget and been drunk or hungover on most important occasions such as our wedding day, the day dd1 was born and the night my dad died. I arranged counselling but he just lies to them and so I've been going on my own. I just feel there is no way back and its so sad. Sorry this is so long just needed to write it down. Any advice gratefully received.

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KateF · 17/10/2005 22:40

No family support. Friends who would be emotionally supportive but not able to offer practical help. Therefore nowhere to go for a break. Have always done everything by myself. Am going to go to bed now as have given myself a cracking headache over all this. Thanks v.much for being here for me tonight

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edgetop · 18/10/2005 13:24

kate how are you today,hope your headache is.better. i hope i didnt come on to stronge with my messages last night.
i know things are always easier for the people that are looking on.

KristinaM · 18/10/2005 13:31

Kate - sorry have no personal experience of thsi but so sorry to hear about the situations you are in. I know my sister found Al-anon very helpful - they are not about getting your husband to stop drinking but to support you in what you want to do.

KateF · 25/10/2005 21:06

Thanks for coming back edgetop and for your advice KristinaM. Am feeling a bit better but still going over and over things in my head. I can see he is making an effort at the moment but from past experience I don't expect it to last. He has gone to counselling tonight so will see how he is when he comes back. My plan is to try to make it through until after Christmas and then see-if I still feel I can't bear to live with him any longer I will find a house to rent.

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