I have some experience with a drinking H...or I should say formerly drinking... I too, enabled for years...covered...begged...pleaded with him not to endanger us or the kids...even saved him from an DUI once because I could pass the sobriety test and he couldn't (go figure because I drank more then him)... This is how I handled it...the next time he was drunk I called 9-1-1...the hospital talked to him...encouraged him to get help...had he been out with one of my kids I would have done the same thing...make them responsible for their actions...
So next time he is out drinking...turn him in!...
Yes my H was pissed to begin with...and I had to do it again...but now he is near 1 year of sobriety and thankful I cared enough not to put up with his alcohol abuse anymore...
Hang in there Amy...I know the ER doctor told me that if I had to make a tough decision that in time the kids would understand and respect me for it...he said at first they might be upset but in time they would see...
