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Annette, welcome to the program.

Hi, Dr. Laura. Thanks for your time today.

You're very welcome.

So I need some help on my marriage.

So my husband and I both are alcoholic.

I believe I can only call myself an alcoholic.

Unfortunately, I did receive a DUI last October, and working through that, I'm on probation.

I'm in AA and lots of therapy.

Good for you.

And as scary as it is, it's actually been a blessing because it got me to stop drinking.

But my husband hasn't.

That's his choice.

I've learned that many, many times.

Over the past month, it's definitely picked up.

The optics are just beers and a couple shots, but it's been picking up quite heavily.

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.

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.

And since at nighttime, you know, that's our home, we don't have any kids.

I thought maybe it's best if I just come clean to my parents since they live about

15 minutes away from me and just give you space.

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