bustercrown what is the nature of the addiction?
You know, I’ll tell you that addiction is a form of a mental illness according the DSM IV
I think you’re really in for the long haul if you try to stay with them even in the most favorable of circumstances, assuming that they EVEN admit and are willing and prepared to change and work on themselves with major intervention and therapy!
However, its game over when the person doesn’t admit, and is in a total denial. Why should you and the kids suffer because they are not pulling their weight?
Just my personal experience. I am divorced from an addict.