This presentation explains how to decide whether to leave an alcoholic husband or not

1. Should I Leave My Alcoholic
Husband?
by
Jozzy Scott
Practical Guide To Alcoholism Treatment

2. Are You Also Asking The Question?
Do I keep holding on or do I finally let go? This is a
common question for wives of alcoholic husbands.
Having to put up with an alcoholic is definitely not
easy, with its accompanying emotional,
psychological, financial and sometimes social effects.
You'd think with alcoholism being the marriage
crippler that it is, that all alcoholics would be
divorced, with no access to their children. Yes, there
are some of those. However, 19% of all alcoholics in
the US are married!

3. So What Should I Do?
All of our situations are unique and we have to do
what is best for us. I'm not going to judge you or tell
you divorce him. I'm not going to tell you to stay
married to him either. The answer to your question
of leaving him is probably one you don’t want to
hear, but it is the only one that will work for you:
Follow your heart. Only you know what is right for
you – and your heart is where you will find that
answer.
Only you can decide when it is the right time to leave
an alcoholic husband. Following your heart is not
always easy, nor does it feel very good at times. But
in the end, it will always lead you in the right
direction.

4. How Then Can I Do This Right?
Below are some questions you need to ask yourself.
These are not easy questions. And don’t bother
taking them on unless you are willing to give yourself
honest answers. Set aside some time away from
your home environment in order to give these
questions your full attention, because you will likely
get a bit emotional as you uncover your own truths:
What is the cost of my leaving this relationship?
*What will I leave behind?
*What will I have to let go of?
*What will I have to face within myself once I am
gone?
*How will this decision affect others?

5. More Questions To Help You Decide Right
What is the cost of my staying in this relationship?
*What will happen to my self-worth, my health,
and my happiness if I continue on this path for
another 5 years? Another 10 years? Another 20?
*What am I teaching my children by staying in this
relationship?
*Who else is being hurt by staying in this alcoholic
environment?
What are the benefits of staying in this relationship?
*Will these benefits continue for the rest of our
lives together, or will they change with time?
*Do these benefits outweigh the costs? Yes or No?
*I’m still here for a reason – what am I getting out
of staying here?

6. More Questions For Consideration
What are the benefits of leaving this relationship?
*How will I be living my life differently in 5 years if
I end this relationship now? 10 years? 20?
*What will I be able to achieve if I end this
relationship now?
In summary do the benefits outweigh the costs? Yes
or No?
Though answering these questions honestly might
be quite uneasy but they will be of immense help in
guiding you to make the most beneficial decision.

7. Conclusion
Remember, in the end what matters is that you
followed your heart to get the utmost best for YOU.
I do wish you the best of luck in your journey
through life
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