OK, now, I don't think that's at all the acceptable term (drunk), but I don't know how to explain it any other way. My ex husband was what appeared, in every way, to be an alcoholic. Drank every night, got abusive, wrecked cars, lost jobs, cheated, lied, etc. And, in the past few months, his life looks like it's in order. He got married, has a great job, hasn't wrecked in over a year, shows up on time to see our son, lost weight, etc.
My question....he drank allllll the time for 5 years and now, he looks like he's beat it. Is it possible that he ISN'T an alcoholic? I mean, I can't fathom that he isn't...he was even drunk when our (at the time) 11 month old was in surgery. Any ideas would be appreciated! TIA!
Drunk...heavy drinker....binge drinker...piss tank...periodic alcoholic drinking.....all the same stuff..in my book
Dont know gal....
There were times when I drank, that I sobered up for others...jobs..and external things outside of my active alcoholism..
And when the honeymoon was over...or everything was just great...Ide pick up again and try to control it..
During those not drinking periods..I was just dry...and was just white knuckling it..and wearing masks of happiness...what a trip..
Then Ide convince myself and those around me that it was ok...I would be a social drinker...no problem...That social drinking would last for a month..or a few months...and gradually...the intake would increase...and over time..Ide be right back to Square one..
This Alcoholism is cunning baffling and powerful...It can be patient..
Ive also seen others that had all the isms of alcoholism...and were social drinkers...and then at some point in their lives the drinking increased into alcoholic drinking
I guess its the old saying "Different strokes for different folks"
Ive seen a very select few get sober on their own..and stay sober..
I guess if the guy is sober...and things are going ok...at present...thats all that matters..
Have a good day eh...
-- Edited by Phil at 08:51, 2006-09-25
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