What should you expect in terms of support from your spouse? Wife has a drinking problem also and I have stopped for 2 days and she is sitting in front of me getting hammered. Should I expect more or do I just keep my eyes on my own paper? It just seems really frustrating
Eyes on your own paper for sure.
The Big Book talks about how part of what kept us drunk was people places and things not doing or acting the way we wanted. Bottom of page #60 in the BB. “The first requirement is” read from there thru page 61 for some clarity. Hope that helps.
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And yes it is frustrating. I have lived it. I am sorry that you have to walk through that. But it does get better if you work the steps.
Unfortunately it is kinda like climbing a rock face to get put of a crevasse. You can't afford to watch every step the rest of the group takes, because you might lose your footing. Just keep looking at the wall and when they are ready to climb they will.
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Thanks all. Just frustrating when u see someone start to get hammered and repeat and realize they have the potential to get mean. I am anxious
Make sure your own lawn is clean. You can’t control anyone else but you and your own actions. If she is drinking in front of you, walk away. Go to a different room. If she follows, go to a buddies house or a meeting. If she gets mean, don’t engage. I hope you find the peas e you deserve.