I'm Sober. My Husband's Not.

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4.4 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 6 November 2024

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

A DUI forced Annette into AA, but she still has a problem; she's married to a man with multiple addictions. Searching for advice? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com

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0:00.0	Thanks for downloading my call of the day podcast.
0:03.5	You too can participate in my live radio program heard weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius XM. Triumph 111.
0:12.9	Annette, welcome to the program.
0:16.0	Hi, Dr. Laura. Thanks for your time today.
0:19.0	You're very welcome.
0:21.9	So I need some help on my marriage.
0:26.2	So my husband and I both are alcoholic.
0:29.9	I believe I can only call myself an alcoholic.
0:32.4	Unfortunately, I did receive a DUI last October, and working through that, I'm on probation.
0:39.7	I'm in AA and lots of therapy.
0:42.7	Good for you.
0:43.2	And as scary as it is, it's actually been a blessing because it got me to stop drinking.
0:50.9	But my husband hasn't.
0:53.3	That's his choice.
0:54.4	I've learned that many, many times.
0:58.3	Over the past month, it's definitely picked up.
1:01.0	The optics are just beers and a couple shots, but it's been picking up quite heavily.
1:07.0	And the other day I mentioned maybe it's best if I, because my parents don't really none of my family or friends know about this actually at all, maybe one or two.
1:17.6	I thought maybe because I'm trying to keep busy during the day and just do my thing, that's his decision if he decides to drink.
1:25.5	And since at nighttime, you know, that's our home, we don't have any kids.
1:31.9	I thought maybe it's best if I just come clean to my parents since they live about
1:36.8	15 minutes away from me and just give you space.
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