Re: Married an addict
I too married an addict, alcoholic. I had no idea she drank as much as she did, as I worked night shift and she worked days. However after about 2 months she started to show major problems with her drinking. her motor skills declined rapidly and she all but stopped eating. 3 months later she tried to quit altogether but when she gave it up she got the DT's so bad she almost died in the hospital. And she only drank heavy for about 3 years total was the crazy part. She went through a detox program, (highly recommended), and a 30-day inpatient program, (works for some but she felt like she was in prison, not treatment). She went to her meetings there and she followed the steps, well she did what was required. She came home clean and sober and has not touched a drop since she quit over a year ago. Now for the important part, she does not attend AA or any other AA type programs. She never bought into the disease concept or turning over everything to God. She decided to quit, that her family was more important than booze, and that she could beat it. The point of this is to let you know that even though AA members and sponsors will tell there is no way you can be sober without AA or 12 steps, you or a loved one can find their OWN path to sobriety. I hope this helps and good luck!
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