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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-07-04 09:08 PM
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2. She's an alcoholic
who sounds like she is reaching the bottom. If she doesn't get help soon, it sounds like she will lose her husband.

If you see her husband and he asks for any advice, you could tell him that you think his wife has a drinking problem and suggest that he go to Al-Anon.

Her husband could suggest that she go to AA or even suggest that she go into rehab, but it won't work unless she is ready to take the step herself.

Believe it or not, I was once something like this woman (not quite this bad, I think!). I've been sober for many years. I will pray for this woman and her family.

In the meantime, you did the right thing politely putting her out of your house. You don't have to put up with that.
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