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My ex husband was/probably still is a practicing drunk. I got a lot of help from the group Alanon. It is a support group for the friends and family member of alcoholics. They are an offshoot of Alcoholics Anonamous. They can help you learn how to deal with the conning, lying, manipulation, denial, defiance, etc. They help you take care of yourself by accepting that you have no power or control over the addict or the addiction. Some of them (the Alanon members) are sweet little old ladies, but some are teenagers with abusing siblings or parents. There are groups all over the country from major cities to my little home town in Western Kansas. Probably listed in your local phone book or ask at any alcohol or drug abuse treatment center. They saved my sanity and helped me let go and get out.
Lindy
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