I hope I can be proven wrong on this.
My mum is, as far as I know, about 9 years sober. Went through a horrific time as a family getting her into rehab etc years ago after her behaviour became destructive, awful, couldnt keep hold of a job etc.
A few years ago her and my dad seperated and they have started dating again. My mums new partner seems okay, if a bit 'blokey'. She has made comments about him enjoying posh ales, visiting posh pubs .
I have suspected a couple of times that she was drinking, a few times I could have sworn I smelt wine in the kitchen etc but no evidence.
She has just been visiting my older brother and casual as anything asked if she could have wine with dinner like everyone else. Brother said no.
She told him she is fine drinking socially with new partner and he is appalled.
She's quite quick to get angry if you mention any 'negative' thing and refuse s to talk to me for weeks after even minor disagreement s so I really want to tread carefully here.
We've just begun to build a nice relationship, and ive started to trust her again.
Im devastated.
Is it possible to be a wet alcoholic? ?
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notagainffffffffs · 26/07/2014 21:12
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