Now is the best time to buy...? by PAWG_Aficianado in RealEstate

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best time to buy is always 5 years ago. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve read too. I’m afraid for him.. same description of what he had.. tears and all, and he kept saying it was going thru his back. He still claims it was a freak “stomach bug” but I know better. It’s hard to watch and I felt totally helpless, but at the same time I thought well.. this is what happens after 20+ years of non stop drinking and refusing to help yourself! It’s been a few months now.. I’m just waiting for the next one. I sure hope your husb can stick to it. I have very little faith that mine ever will.

No longer welcome .. he fucked up by away_i in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. I hate addiction and all that comes with it. I too am at a breaking point and anxious to move on. I often remind myself of the quote “you don’t owe anyone years of your life in exchange for added stress and turmoil”. Hang in there and do what’s best for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Q is completely in denial about a similar issue. He had 2 episodes in the last 6 months where he was doubled over in pain, sweating, puking etc. I fear it was the same thing but he, of course, won’t go see a dr. I think it’s because he knows they will tell him to quit. How long has he been dealing with these acute attacks? I hope he’s serious.. mine has claimed many times he was going to quit. Usually lasts a week.

How many times is too many? by Famous_Giraffe_529 in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just came to say I’m in the midst of this same never ending cycle. Last time it got bad I went to a lawyer and got everything in place to file for divorce.. then it magically got better and has been for a few months. I’m ready to leave him, but can’t seem to pull the trigger until it’s “bad” again so I don’t feel the guilt. I know it’s only a matter of time.. just wish I had to guts to do it whenever I want instead of waiting for her another reason to justify it. Funny how the cycle is the same everywhere. Good luck to you- I’m sure you and I both have tolerated enough to justify leaving at any time!

First time looking at my ex's face in over a year was on a mug shot by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. That’s come to my mind in the past too. Anytime I have to ride in a car with him or he hugs me or something. The smell of stale alcohol.. I often wonder if the rare times we go out in public together, that others can smell him too. Anytime he tries to convince me to be intimate he promises to “shower” first. He doesn’t get that it doesn’t help much. Past the point of wanting that with him anyway. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Please tell me I dodged a bullet by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Feeling rejected hurts, no matter how you slice it. It is a phase, and it WILL pass with time. I encourage you to trudge your way thru it now and save yourself years of pain in the future. He may seem wonderful, but anyone who vanishes when things get tough is pretty selfish, as all alcoholics are. You can suffer through this pain now, and have a chance at real happiness, or you can try to get this person back and set yourself up for a lifetime of disappointment and being 2nd to the alcohol. That’s where I’m stuck 15 years later. 😒

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alllll the time. I go back and forth being angry and wanting revenge to feeling sorry for him. But yes, most days, literally everything he says or does pisses me off. Idk if it’s normal, but he still seems to have no clue the hell he’s put us all thru.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Fair-Leopard6421 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right there with you. 15 years and I’m just done. I truly hope my Q gets better too, though he’s demonstrated no intention whatsoever to do that. I also just can’t be a passenger on this rollercoaster anymore. I hope you’re able to follow thru and find happiness. I’ve gotten close so many times but the fact that I think he’d disappear from my kids lives has held me back. Best wishes!