....but are unwilling or unable to accept, can be a painful process.
The knowledge that my life inside my marriage had become "unmanageable" was nothing new. I'd tried in every way I could imagine to find solid ground, but there was none to be had - I didn't cause the "isms" of the alcoholic, I couldn't control them, and I couldn't cure them. Each alcoholic is solely responsible for the tracing out of their own path.
When newly married, I was naive enough to believe that the cessation of consumption was enough to bring about recovery, I'd no idea that the person can be years away from their last drink, and only minutes later, will demonstrate the fact that if you do not move forward, you will slide back.
I want to say sorry to Syd,who left a comment which I was going to publish, but somehow hit the delete button instead - my fingers are more clumsy on this laptop, sorry, Syd.
I get what you write about alcoholism and the apparent behavioral patterns that persist even after years of sobriety. I would not marry another alcoholic. I would, in fact, not marry again. I am in this relationship for the long term. But once is enough for me. Always appreciate your being here and adding your comments.
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