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[quote=Anonymous]My husband is an alcoholic who has now been sober for 2 and a half years and attends AA meetings. I identify with everything you are saying, but want to give you a pep talk here to let him stick with what he needs to do to stay sober. Getting sober was a huge relief for our family as well, but also just the beginning of many other issues we have to grapple with. My husband only quit drinking after going away to rehab for a month, and his instructions upon leaving were to go to meetings every day for 90 days. That was a hard time for me, feeling like a single parent as you mention. But I knew it was necessary and never complained. He then cut back to meetings about three times a week and now goes once a week. And I have to say that every time he cut back on the meetings, I was secretly relieved because they take so much time away from the family. However, if it was what he needed to stay sober, I'd have him go twice a day. But hopefully as your husband sticks with the program, he'll be able to cut back on the meetings. Like you, I've also tried Al-Anon and am not a fan. I would recommend that maybe you look into private counseling instead -- either on your own or as a couple. This is a big change for both of you and it takes an investment of time and money to get through the transition. I also want to add that my husband always marvels at the people he meets at the meetings who are getting sober by AA alone. He said he doesn't think he could have done it without rehab, and he admires others who are working so hard at it without going away. It's more of a struggle than you or I can fully I understand, I'm sure. [/quote]

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