Thank you for your replies, they are all helpful! I feel a bit sick reading them because i know they are the truth and much like my husband, i am probably in denial too. When you live with a situation for so long it becomes your norm and you don't see it anymore. Thank you for being straight with me...

Hi all, I'm new here although i have attended both drug and alcohol and mental health carers groups in the past regarding my husband. I'm just messaging this morning because i have just had a little break away alone. Getting back, my home situation has hit me right in the face because I've been out ...