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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your DH needs to talk to his brother first. Tell him the behavior cannot be tolerated in your home anymore and your children have noticed.  No alcohol starting tonight. If she has a problem with it and has to leave early, you understand. His reaction will be interesting. Either is will tell his brother about her struggles or he will shove it under the rug and tell you her alcohol intake is not that bad.[/quote]

I agree, and know that the brother may not take it well, might defend her or make excuses. He should try it but be aware that this conversation may not go the way you expect but that's part of dealing with an alcoholic, which I'm sure she is. Your BIL has probably experienced her being rude and too drunk on front of other people. He may not know what to do OR he is also a big drinker and likes this status quo because then he doesn't have to face his own issues. Your DH should use a soft approach and be compassionate. But as i said, it may not go well. Alcoholics' behavior affects something like a minimum of 8 people they know. Your family, her family are some of them. Good luck

30+ years sober, have drinking family members[/quote]

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