Am I weak to stand by my husband while he battles his drug addiction?
DEAR DEIDRE: I WANT to stand by my husband while he battles his drug addiction – but I’m scared people will think I’m weak.
I’m 47 and he’s 52. We’ve been married for 21 years.
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Four years ago, he fell off a ladder while working as a window cleaner.
He hurt his back and was prescribed codeine for the pain. Sadly he became dependent on it.
He’s been trying to get off it but it’s not easy.
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Most nights I wake to him sweating through the sheets, and his mood swings are frightening.
My sister, who’s 55, tells me I’m a fool for standing by him.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Your sister is looking at this from the outside and is not able to judge the full picture.
Only you know what is best for you.
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Talking to someone who understands what you are going through could help, so reach out to Adfam (), which helps the families of those struggling with addiction.
I am also sending you my pack Drug Worries? with tips and organisations to help your husband.