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MG2879Senior Contributor
Hello friends, it's day 8 no alcohol, I'm still fatigued and having cravings but I'm hanging in there. One thing I'm craving is to shut out any confrontation in my life including any annoying text messages I may get. I honestly am just losing my patience for people's ridiculous problems. That sounds so selfish and no normally me but I'm just finding it all to hard right now.
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MG2879Senior Contributor
@Greenthumb1 im having a meltdown, my partners drinking heavily most of the day and is not supporting me quitting. I don't know if our relationship will get through this. He's ignored me most of the day while I've been struggling through cravings.
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Greenthumb1Casual Contributor
@MG2879 How is the communication in your relationship if you don’t mind me asking?
that was something my partner and I had to work on. We now have allocated a time at night once our kids head to bed to just sit and talk about the day. It’s a great opportunity to raise any concerns.
I guess considering your partner is drinking heavily maybe that time might be in the morning over coffee?
do you have any supportive friends or siblings that may be able to assist you in your journey?
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MG2879Senior Contributor
@Greenthumb1 at the moment my partner doesn't want to communicate he thinks his addictions are fine and he won't make any changes.
I have a lot to think about but for now I need to purely focus on getting myself through each day and each craving.
i have an amazing brother close by and I'm so blessed to have him. But I don't want to annoy him at 1am in the morning when I have cravings and having a meltdown.
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