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[quote=Anonymous]Agree with others that he sounds like an alcoholic. He is not going to stop drinking without a really good reason and a lot of help. But it also sounds like he hasn’t destroyed his life yet so he can turn it around if he wants to.

If you think the kids could be his reason, talk to him about the consequences of growing up with a drunk for a dad (there are millions of stories about this, unfortunately). If you think it’s your marriage, talk to him about how it affects you. You say you’re not really scared for the kids’ safety but if he’s drinking like this now, it’s only a matter of time before he thinks it’s ok to drive the kids around after a few drinks.

He sounds really depressed too but if you think he still has a sense of self preservation, you can even show him the thread on DCUM on what it’s like to die from alcoholism-related conditions. It’s truly a horrible way to go.

Since he’s so defensive,  make sure he knows you love him and have steps he can take to get help. And you should absolutely attend Alanon.

If he’s not receptive at all I think you need a backup plan for you and the kids. His drinking will not get better on its own.  Good luck. This is a really hard road. [/quote]

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