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Hi There, I'm not sure I my husband is the same kind of alcoholic as the typical family member described here. He usually doesn't drink and can sometimes drink in moderation. But about once a month he'll get carried away and drink a huge amount and break promises and be horribly hungover for the next day or two. He says I have issues and he just wants to be normal and hang out with his friends. Or sometimes e says sorry and he won't do that again. I'm not sure if Al-anon will help if he's not the drink everyday and hide alcohol type of alcoholic. I'd welcome any advice.
My ex-husband was exactly the same kind of drinker (and still is). He also said, "I can't be an alcoholic because I'm not like those people who drink every day." But believe me, he was (and still is).
Al-Anon is for everyone who's affected by someone else's drinking, no matter what that drinking looks like. I'm glad you've found us.
You are not alone, .. for my AH it is about what happens when he drinks. It's def not about how often. Even when he's dry there are still the thinking issues.
Keep coming back, it can be crazy making behavior to wonder if what they do is normal or not.
Hugs p :)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
I had the same concerns when I came to my first Al-Anon meetings. A man there told me that if the drinking affects me Al-Anon is for me. Now I can definitely say that this is the case.
