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Well, today is the day! My husband decided today is the day he is quitting drinking! I am trying to be supportive and have positive attitude, but it is hard, will he actually quit this time??? To many times of oh I am quitting this day!!! However, this time he has joined AA. So hopefully yes today is the day?????!!!!! As I am trying to be positive, Keep good thoughts for him today!!! Thank you Amy
It 's so hard to say "how is this different from the last 100 times you were going to quit?". All you can do is keep listening and if you can't be supportive, at least pretend to be supportive. I'm glad that he recognizes that he has a problem. My sister hasn't had the best of luck with AA, but I think it's because she either doesn't really want to quit, or doesn't feel comfortable. She goes, then stops going, then gives it another try. Sooner or later, I have hope that she'll find one that she appreciates, and then it'll start working for her. Encourage your husband to keep going, even if he doesn't "get it" right away. He's definitely taking a step in the right direction! Good luck!!!
