Posted by scratchpad on March 20, 2007, at 8:04:03
In reply to Re: HBO series on addiction » scratchpad, posted by antigua on March 19, 2007, at 16:48:03
> hey, I'm not sure of what you're saying here, can't read between the lines, but do you need help?
> I'm always here,
> antiguaMy husband has a childhood friend who is an alcoholic masquerading as a wine expert. The last time he came for an overnight visit he brought 6 bottles with him!!! The man triggers me terribly, and I don't want a relapse if I can prevent it.
The friend was supposed to come next weekend, and I told my husband that I'd check into a hotel for the weekend, and come back when he was gone. "Well, I'll just tell him he can't come," DH said. Then it was, "So what excuse should I use about why he can't stay??"I really lost it at that point. Told my DH that I needed to know if he was on my side or not. And that if he wasn't, I didn't know what I would do. I was completely hysterical (screaming in the car at him).
In the end, DH called and told his friend that I am having a difficult time and that having houseguests is too stressful right now. A sliver of truth in there - enough for me. And DH agreed to not drink as much in front of me.
The whole thing has left me feeling depressed.
Scratchpad, formerly ClearSkies
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