Casualties of this war… relationships, marriage, financial independence, home ownership, and so on Seems the faster the drips are happening, the more
🧘Mental/Physical Health 🏋🏼♂️
Quickly things are falling apart personally. Been self-employed for more than 15 years, shrinking disposable incomes have left significant losses (more than $100k) in sales last year alone, forcing the sale of the family farm. Stress has now increased to a point my spouse drinks heavily everyday as an escape and I’m left being the “grown up” in our relationship. Lost more than 15 lbs since the holidays, lack of sleep, Tired of struggling with what seems no relief
Sure would appreciate prayers and any uplifting recommendations for an escape, if not just a momentarily.
Prayers for you. Take care of your spouse, don't be afraid to discuss drinking. I have seen family members die of alcoholism, I am currently watching a friend kill himself with the bottle. I drink myself, but a lot less than I did 5 years ago. I pray that your spouse takes my path and slows down.
I cut back for weight gain issues, but after cutting back I realized I was in a bad place with my drinking and cutting back has improved my life a great deal.
Help you spouse find another way to manage stress. Exercise and weight lifting helps me a ton.
My relatiinship with my wife has gotten much stronger after going through this rough patch. Struggle builds character. Just keep going.
May God bless you and your family.
al alon is good for spouses or significant others of alcoholics. One will find support there and learn how to deal with an alcoholic spouse and not be co-dependent on them. God Bless. https://al-anon.org