The husband drinks and humiliates. Humble?translated

Reader question:

Hello. What is humility in marriage if the husband is an alcoholic, is currently undergoing treatment, has not worked for a year, insults and humiliates, never asks for forgiveness. Married 17 years.

Natalya

Priest's answer:

Priest Evgeniy CHEBYKIN

Hello, Natalya.

It’s very unfortunate that you had to face such, frankly, a difficult life situation. I sincerely hope that sooner or later you and your spouse will be able to find a way out of it [the situation].

The first thing I would recommend you do in this case is to find a sobriety society in your locality. They are usually located on the basis of Orthodox parishes. Well, or find a similar society on the Internet, if such work is not yet being carried out in your territory.

So, Natalya, these societies should offer special courses for addicted people and their relatives. It seems to me that it would be very useful for you - either in person or in absentia - to attend such classes, and then try to encourage your spouse to change their lifestyle.

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