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30 years ago I married a man who was a great father and husband and years later an alcoholic took his place. At first it was his father's fault that he drink. When he died it became my fault. He drinks almost everyday [if I'm sick, he's sober and takes care of me]. He has a very vulgar mouth and a worst attitude. His drinking has landed him in jail to sober up so much that he is called 'Otis'. Since he doesn't work, he either steals money from me, food from the freezer, or stuff that he thinks I won't miss. Dealing with him has caused me a lot stress, among other health problems. When he's drunk [like now] he cries and asks for help. When i went with him to get help, he called me everyday at work complaining and cussing. Drinking has given him health problems but he says that you have to die of something. I told him I was giving up on him because I was tired of all the drama and attitude.
---I was told by his case manager that he drinks because I nag. You can't disagree with, argue with, or walk away from alcoholics. You must listen to what he says---. I can't be dragging him inside when he passed out in the yard, take care or two tots, and work. According to him, I'm not tired I'm lazy!