I have been unhappy in my relationship for awhile. We have no communications still after 14 yrs. I think it's time to move on. My husband is an alcoholic. He has purposely been drinking since I have brought up the subject of divorce and selling the house. He purposely will keep me up at night. Or get so drunk he sits on the edge of the bed rocks and bangs his feet. Can I have him removed from the house if this continues. I work two jobs and I have a 15 year old that goes to school. He is also vicious with his comments when he is drunk.

-- Anonymous, October 07, 2002

Answers

I was in that type of situation and you get to a point, when you believe there is no way out. Find a strategy, mine was to return to school. Find a support system, talk to as many professionals (crisis counselors, shelter counselors) they are a great source of help. And, most importantly talk your local police, they will tell you what your rights are.

He is mentally, emotionally not only you but your "15 YEAR OLD", and you are showing your teenager that 'THIS IS HOW WOMEN SHOULD BE TREATED' break the cycle and do it now.

Tell yourself you deserve to be happy!! We all do!! Only we can make it better. Believe me I have been through this for 14 yrs and I am finally leavinf for the last time I will be also graduating from university in a few months, he can't take that from me, he has tried to stand in my way for 12 yrs.

-- Anonymous, October 28, 2002