US EditionDear Abby: I Tried to Help My SIL Deal with Her Alcoholic Husband, but She Said Al-Anon Was ‘Boring’
The wife faces ongoing challenges as her husband consumes a fifth of vodka every two days, hindering necessary surgery and requiring combined medical and addiction treatment.
- A wife is managing her husband's alcoholism alone after seeking outside support, reporting he may drive while intoxicated if she doesn't intervene.
- His drinking pattern shows the husband consumes a fifth of vodka every two days and is drunk all the time, preventing him from getting the surgery he needs.
- Having tried mutual‑aid options, the author, a 60-year-old retired woman, regularly recommends AA and Al‑Anon to support families facing alcoholism.
- Because of his drinking, the husband’s medical care and surgery are delayed, and the wife is encouraged to expand her social circle to protect her wellbeing.
- For practical next steps, SMART Recovery offers structured support for loved ones, while the sister‑in‑law described as an enabler definitely could use some help.
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Toronto Sun
The Indiana Gazette OnlineDEAR ABBY: Wife is going it alone dealing with an alcoholic
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband's enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He falls down often and can't make it to the bathroom. Being drunk all the time (he consumes a fifth of vodka every two days) also prevents him from getting the surgery he needs.
Dear Abby: Wife is going it alone dealing with an alcoholic
Dear Abby: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband’s enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He falls down often and can’t make it to the bathroom. Being drunk all the time (he consumes a fifth of vodka every two days) also prevents him from getting the surgery he needs.
The Berkshire Eagle
Wife is going it alone dealing with an alcoholic
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband's enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He falls down often and can't make it to the bathroom. Being drunk all the time (he consumes a fifth of vodka every…
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