I am so proud of my husband!

coasterqueen wrote: I've mentioned numerous times about my Dh's drinking and how I classify him as an alcoholic. He's always been good about when he drinks, etc and not around the girls, but a month ago I decided it was time for a serious talk. We've had numerous serious talks about it, but this was the final one. I told him he had to either A) quick drinking completely and go to AA meetings only drink on guy's night out and once on weekends and that's IT! or C) The girls and I are leaving if he doesn't succeed with either A or B. I was completely dead serious with leaving if he didn't do something. Well it's been a full month now and he's done SUPERB. He has done great. He is sticking to option B (which I figured he would) and is completely fine with me and he's not overly drinking those days either. He's not going through any kind of withdrawal or anything like that. He always said he could quit/cut back if he wanted to, but I never believed him.

Sure it's just been one month, but he knows there are no strike outs in this option. He either succeeds with NO room for failure or we are gone and so far he's doing great. I'm very proud of him.

moped replied: I am very proud of him and you Karen!!!! You are a very strong woman!!!!

jacobsmama replied: That is AWESOME!! I would be very proud as well. Keep me posted!

Kaitlin'smom replied: I am very happy to hear that. GOOD JOB to your DH and to you for being strong and supporting him

TANNER'S MOM replied: Congrats Karen! I am glad that it is goign well. We will be there for you no matter what!

Mom2BNTN replied: I'm glad you were able to talk to you husband about his drinking problem and that he was willing to compromise with you. Sounds like your relationship will be even stronger now. Good job!!

MiniMomy replied: Congrats, KAREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Josie83 replied: Sounds like he's trying really hard to turn it around. I'm pleased for you but even more for him xx

3_call_me_mama replied: that is wonderful karen! Stick to your guns!! Glad he was able to find a compromise that works for all of you. What a great guy!

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: That is good to hear Karen. Hope he keeps it up!!

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~Roo'sMama~ replied: That's great Karen! Good for him! And good for you for making him. I'm sure one day he will thank you for it!

kayla's mama replied: That is so great Karen I hope he is able to continue with it I bet that was a hard conversation to have and I commend you for trying to work with him than just leaving, kwim!!!

kimberley replied: WTG Ryan!!! we are proud of you!

My3LilMonkeys replied: WTG to both of you!!!!

luvmykids replied: Best wishes to both of you, you're a wonderful, supportive wife and it sounds like he's on the right track!

Brias3 replied: Great to hear! I am also glad you gave him the ultimatum of choices. That probably was the best thing you could have done as sometimes, if you have an issue like that, the only way to break it is for your cards to be layed out for you like that. I was in a similar situation at one point myself so I know how it is for you!

I'm proud of both you and him and wishing the best of luck to you both

Nina J replied: That's fantastic. He obviously cares for you and your daughters very much, I know alot of men who would end up in option C.

PrairieMom replied: I hope he keeps it up!

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MommyToAshley replied: That's wonderful Karen. I am proud of the two of you. I know alcoholism is a disease and sometimes it takes intervention, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's obvious your DH loves you and your daughters and is willing to fight hard to keep you. Good for you for being strong for your family... I am sure that talk wasn't easy. And, I'm so proud of Ryan too!

coasterqueen replied: Thanks everyone. I really am proud of him. Even on the 2 nights he does drink he's being very responsible. He knows how the disease destroyed both of our grandfathers (they were drinking buddies) and he doesn't want that for us. I do have to remind myself to let him know often that he's doing great because he is.

I think the key is for me to make sure he continually knows I'm serious. We've had these talks in the past and I just after a bit of time (usually a week or two) just let go and he goes back to his old ways. This time around I'm not letting that happen.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I'm glad he is doing so well. And I'm so proud of you for sticking to your guns for yours and the kids sake.

I'll pray he keeps this up.

C&K*s Mommie replied: to all the above.

WTG, Ryan!

A&A'smommy replied: Thats WONDERFUL Karen you should be proud of him and he should be proud of himself too!!!!