Alcoholism: Healthy Detachment When Living with an Alcoholic Spouse

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This is a question from a reader about living with an abusive spouse and what she should do as far as detaching. Living with and loving an alcoholic can be difficult but with the tried and true techniques and encouragement that we offer in our ebooks and articles, you can bring peace and serenity back into your life.

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[SallySatisfied]

They never answered the questions posed. Pursuing a new hobby? The letter writer wanted to know whether or not to call the cops when the drunk goes off with the car!

Have things to do for yourself? Their answers didn't apply at all. This is nuts.

[TheHeavenMinistries]

@SallySatisfied This is directed for SallySatisified and her comment about "should you call the cops if they get in the car while drunk". This video obviously is focused on how the loved one can detach from the alcoholic.

Should you call the cops if they drive drunk? Depends on the circumstances. We cannot tell people what they need to do in certain circumstances. Sometimes we just have to use common sense. If you saw a drunk driver swerving all over the road, would you call the cops?



[SableRabbitry]

I like what the man is saying though. Thank you.

[SableRabbitry]

How can you be detached when your spouse steals your money or uses your bank cards and it affects your banking. Specifically when refusing to work and family only coddles him. I feel like I'm the only one with a problem with this. Of course they say "well, no we don't think it's good." but do nothing? They aren't paying all the bills, having money stolen for him to spend at a titty bar, and keeping the house afloat while he lets go. When I do I get to let go having someone constantly forgive me?