How to Live With an Alcoholic and Still Enjoy Your Life! by Been There

Author:Been There
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: alcoholism, self help, living with an alcoholic, alcoholic husband, alcoholic wife, married to an alcoholic, alcoholic partner, living with alcoholism, wife of alcoholic, husband of alcoholic, how to live with alcoholism
Publisher: Been There

CHAPTER 8 - QUALITY TIME

You have to push yourself to live your life another way. Making friends is not easy as an adult, especially if your guard is up and your self-esteem is knocked from living with such a big secret. A good way to start is to join an Al-Anon group, these are non judgmental, ordinary people just like you. By attending, your self-confidence will grow again. When you are feeling down, alone, isolated or angry, you can pick up the phone and call one of the people in your group who can help see you through the tough times.

Once you have some self-confidence back, push yourself to get out each day – get a part-time job, join a parent and toddler group, become a volunteer at a local charity shop, go back to school, take a night class. You don’t have to tell your life story to the first person you befriend (don’t do this, remember other people have problems and lives too!). Use these new friends or colleagues to explore the positive parts of your personality and use your Al-Anon meetings or a close family member to talk about your issues with your partner’s drinking.

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