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Old 04-07-2013, 05:35 PM #1
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My first shot at drying out was the Wife™ taking my debit card and putting the gas in my VW van for me to get to work and back. That didn't work, I found cash elsewhere. They tried forcing me to go to AA. That didn't work, I resented it. Then she kicked me out of the house at Christmas. That didn't work, I enjoyed the freedom.

Skip ahead.

I lost my job, lost my van, got divorced, became a recluse, got a DUI, spent 3 months in jail, slept in a shelter. That worked.

Sometimes rock-bottom is the answer, unfortunately. I pray this is not the case for you, but promise me you will not shun him, he knows not how his actions affect others.
. I am happy for people that figure this nastiness out before they hit rock bottom. Unfortunately for alot of us it takes hitting rock bottom to get it. Hopefully we don't do too much damage before we get it.
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I agree with the others, you can bring it to his attention. But he has to want it, or fall flat of his face for a wake up call. This Sept I will be sober 10 years. One day at a time.
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This Sept I will be sober 10 years.
We will have a virtual celebration in your honour!!
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