My DH and I have just had DS3. DS3 is 4 weeks old. DH's drinking has been an issue for a long time. He is out pretty much every week night "marketing" (ie going drinking with clients.) I am now finding his drinking impossible to deal with.
In the last month, since DS3 was born, DH has continued to go out marketing most nights. He is never home before midnight. On at least 4 occasions he has gone on such a bender that he has passed out on the sofa.
The night before last there was a power cut. I was feeding DS3 and noticed a problem with the electricity so went downstairs to try the fuse. I found DH out cold on the sofa with a lit candle next to him balanced on a pile of lego. I feel lucky to have come across him because the candle was a fire hazard. In my eyes he was putting his family at risk.
I have asked DH to have an alcohol free month but he will not even contemplate trying this. He just says he will cut back his drinking.
After a serious chat last night I thought DH might take my comments on board. However, DH announced he is going off to play footie with his mates tonight which is always followed by drinks in the pub.
I have 3 young children to look after and I don't know if I can take much more.
Support/help needed.