UPDATE
Hi there. I wanted to come back and give you an update as so many people took the time to reply to my initial post.
Things are back to 'normal' with DH, he actually didn't record me, just said he did. (or so he says now, there is no recording on his phone as he showed me).
I had my first session with a therapist this morning, it was tough going. I have been to this lady in the past so she knows some of my background already. I was completely honest with her for the first time though, (she's a no nonsense type of woman which is what I need).. I feel a little bruised now, to say the least but I'm glad I got it all out. I am going to learn a lot about myself and try to be nicer to myself too (I find that really hard... and its really sad that it should be so difficult). I have to find a way to be nice to myself that doesn't involve 'treating' myself to alcohol or drugs or too much food. That's the challenge.
Its early days but from what we discussed today, alcohol is not my issue... my childhood is my issue. Like most people with addiction issues!!! In the past I have had issues with drugs, in my 20s .....and in my 30s it was alcohol. To be honest food is now my current suppressor of my demons. I am not very over weight, but I'm not happy in my own skin, in every sense. I have an unhealthy relationship with food now as I did with alcohol. I use food now, the way I used to use alcohol or drugs.
So lots of work needed to build my self esteem and find out who I really am, and hopefully come to realise I'm not so bad. Drugs, alcohol and food haven't filled the void and never will.
Thank you for taking the time to reply to me when I was feeling very low... it spurred me on to face ... myself and sort myself out once and for all.
Take care