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[quote=Anonymous]This is really a Relationship question, so I’d suggest reposting in that forum.

My guess is that you are walking on eggshells around her, afraid to rock the boat. That’s not okay or healthy for your family. My other guess is that she’s using alcohol to medicate the depression which isn’t working. So you’re also living with an alcoholic.

It’s time to step up and focus on your family. You get one shot at this life and deserve the best. Your children deserve the best. You need to sit down and have a come-to-Jesus talk. She needs to know that her family’s future is on the line.

Make a therapy appointment. Give her date/time and let her know that you’re going with or without her. If she cares about this family, she will meet you at the appointment. And if she doesn’t show, you’ll work with the therapist to figure out how you can deal with this and make the decisions your family needs you to make.

The bottom line is that you need to stop wishing this would go away and instead lean into it. If she blows up, you’ll be fine. What’s not fine is letting inertia take over. For your kids’ sake, you need to find the backbone to call out this behavior for what it is and not let it define you all. You cannot all tiptoe your way around it.

Good luck to you. You are strong enough to do this. [/quote]

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