Louis Theroux Sunday 9pm BBC2

[seasidesally]

really looking forward to this

[seasidesally]

3 wks together,honeymoon period didnt last long

hope she bins him

[TheSecondOfHerName]

I trained at King's and my second job was with the hepatobiliary surgical team there. I also lived in Camberwell / Denmark Hill area for several years. Plus I'm the child of an alcoholic, so all in all this programme is bringing back rather a lot of memories.

[CremeEggThief]

Watching. Feel sad for and frustrated by Aurelie and Joe. Not impressed with Gary.

[expatinscotland]

Aurelie! Come to MN. Get rid of that twunt.

[seasidesally]

wow that must be hard to watch

[MrsFring]

I've been sober for 23 years and this is scaring me shitless for some reason.

[seasidesally]

well done mrs thats a fantastic achievement

[MrsFring]

Thanks Sally, it's not something I can take for granted though.

[Tootsiepops]

I couldn't watch. Lost my brother four years ago to alcoholism. He was only 29.

[Moln]

That's amazing MrsFring. Maybe it's scaring you because of what might have been if you hadn't have stopped, but you did, you might not have the denial though. My dh has been sober two years now. He's still in denial about how much he actually drank; he know he drank too much, but tells a different story about the amount and frequency than I would.

I do find it hard to be sympathetic, EDisFunny though mostly if the person involved just won't try.

[MrsFring]

Thanks Moin, yes, I was very clear that I was going to die otherwise.

[Chippednailvarnish]

What a depressing programme.
I do actually think Louis really cares and is interested in the people on the show.

[stealtheatingtunnocks]

I've put the prosecco down the sink.

Fuck.

Aurelie is just a lovely person. She has good insight, and, yet, is unable to do something. Alcohol is fun for me, and a curse for her.

Hope Louis gives her a wee cuddle.

[Tanfastic]

Love Louis!

This is really close to home. My dad died of alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. He was just like the bloke with the drain. Every fucking week at A&E getting drained. Until he died.

[TheSecondOfHerName]

Unfortunately, the only person who will be able to help Joe in the long term is Joe himself.

[seasidesally]

drink is no better than class A drugs for some,it's acceptable because it's legal imo

[expatinscotland]

It's even made me put the Tunnock's tea cakes down.

[Jeremysfavouriteaunt]

Joe is breaking my heart.

[southeastastra]

god just let him go and drink himself to death,

[stealtheatingtunnocks]

Fuck, expat!

That's what I picked up!

Shit.

I'm going to have to make some kale crisps, amn't I?

[Tanfastic]

I just want to give Joe a cuddle.

[RJnomore1]

This is heartbreaking.

[seasidesally]

i do think there should be strict amounts with how many detox's they can have

its taking the mickey just rolling up at A&E etc and then walking out and returning on an endless cycle

[expatinscotland]

It's only because I've already eaten 4, stealth, plus a bag of crisps.

[madamginger]

I want to cry for joe, it's so sad and pathetic