Looking for support. Fed up and exhausted over my marriage to an alcoholic. 2-3 days a week drunk, but functions during the work week. This has been my life for almost 40 years, and I just can't take it anymore. But I stay....have these feelings to leave every weekend....and I stay being mistreated and disrespected constantly. What is my problem!!!!!!! I have adult children who now beg me to leave. Yet we stay because it's easier to be in my house, have health insurance etc. why am I wasting more of my life...for what? Takes him about 4-5 days to feel bad about his actions, and then by that time he's fall down drunk again!!!! Help me I'm just stuck. I don't know what to do. But I know I cannot do this anymore. I am mentally and physically exhausted every day......because of him.
I have read your other posts and you mention adult children who encourage you to leave your husband, their father.
Lean on your children, gather strength from them. Ask for their help (temporary housing, financial support, etc). Get a good lawyer, file for divorce, ensure you get what is rightfully yours in the settlement, Get counseling or join a support group if necessary. Many DS members recommend Divorce Care. https://www.divorcecare.org Go live your life, enjoy your children, make friends, join clubs, do the things you enjoy. Find joy once again.
Lean on your children, gather strength from them. Ask for their help (temporary housing, financial support, etc). Get a good lawyer, file for divorce, ensure you get what is rightfully yours in the settlement, Get counseling or join a support group if necessary. Many DS members recommend Divorce Care. https://www.divorcecare.org Go live your life, enjoy your children, make friends, join clubs, do the things you enjoy. Find joy once again.