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26-07-2007, 12:08 PM
Originally Posted by CLMG 
My ex had two young children, a well paid job that he was brilliant at, he was a driving instructor, had a nice home I gave him all the encouragment and support I could to stay of the booze, and what did I get for my trouble, to many black eyes to count, split lips, teeth knocked out, threatened with a carving knife, forced to have sex with him (when he could erm, well you know ) , dragged around the house by my hair, he kicked the dog, peed down the stairs because I'd moved the bathroom
, fell into the babys cot, threw up in the wardrobe, there comes a time when you can't give support anymore, I'm sure not everyone who has an alcholol problem is like my ex, but some you just can't help.
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26-07-2007, 12:13 PM
Originally Posted by CLMG
My ex had two young children, a well paid job that he was brilliant at, he was a driving instructor, had a nice home I gave him all the encouragment and support I could to stay of the booze, and what did I get for my trouble, to many black eyes to count, split lips, teeth knocked out, threatened with a carving knife, forced to have sex with him (when he could erm, well you know ) , dragged around the house by my hair, he kicked the dog, peed down the stairs because I'd moved the bathroom
, fell into the babys cot, threw up in the wardrobe, there comes a time when you can't give support anymore, I'm sure not everyone who has an alcholol problem is like my ex, but some you just can't help.
The victims of alcohol abuse are always the partners and the kids. As I said, some are beyond all help, but top marks to you, you gave it your best shot.
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26-07-2007, 12:13 PM
Originally Posted by Blackie's Mum
thanks guys for the support - its my 17 yr old son who has the problem. he lives 50-60 miles away. went to see him yesterday and today feel so down and sad knowing i cant do anything to help him. not going to do the mummy bit and jump in and give him means to get drink but did go and buy him food yesterday. have told him i am here for him but the only person that can sort it out is him. he is in with the wrong crowd of people and i know at the end of the day he has got to get away from them.
i am just dreading the future for him at the moment
sue
Christine
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26-07-2007, 12:57 PM
sue
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26-07-2007, 02:49 PM
Originally Posted by Blackie's Mum
went through a lot of what has been talked about on this thread with my son's dad but i wasnt aware at the time on how bad his drink problem was. he didnt sort himself out until well after we had separated. he is talking to our son too but lives further away than we do.
sue
Father/son bonding is the best for both of them, and it'll leave no bitter resentment in the two of them.
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