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I am a mother of five children ...two who are grown and moved out. I am a wife of a "functional alcoholic", or one who holds a job and can go for periods without drinking for his job. The second he gets home is an entirely different story. I am going through menopause, hypothyroidism and a few other health challenges while working in the healthcare field.
@Bree1976
Welcome to 7cups and the 50+ community. Thank you for checking in today 
. You seem to really have a lot of things to cope with, hugs. I am sorry to hear about your husband,. Alcohol can be so distructive and effects every part in a relationship. We can be here to listen to you and I hope you find some kind of relief in joining our support discussions and open chats.
Btw have you considered to join Al-Anon Groups?
Please let me or any other listener know if we can help you with any kind of information you might need to get around on the site.
I also am married to an alcoholic. Not sure if he is considered functioning. I am considering filing for divorce as I can not take the drinking anymore. But it’s extremely hard.
It is hard. I distance myself from him while he is with his friends drinking. I try and hang out with my best friend, clean house, take care of kids...or read a book. Anything that I can to ease my stress. I also workout with friends. I've tried talking to him about it...it never works. So I find other ways to fill my time, where I am not watching him drink...or enabling it.
