Others don’t see ex-husband’s alcoholism
Jan writes: “I was married to a “Hidden Alcoholic” for nearly 28 years. Now divorced I am still recovering and others who know him cannot understand or validate the signs that I eventually saw and experienced with my ex-husband.
While your website does offer other links and resources, Mr. Thorborn’s information does reveal that if police officers and experts in the field of abuse often do not see the early warning signs, are there sources which regard Mr. Thorburn’s work highly and adopt his views either for counseling or instructing the public?
Though I have adult sons, I could still see them riding in the car while my ex-husband continues to drive. And though I will ask them to read this book, I feel helpless in “convincing” even my sons in how to be aware and take proper precautions-AND I especially do not want them to use alcohol the way my ex-husband used it.
Mr. Thorburn brings to light so many issues that even ordinary counselors do not address. ( Our marriage counselor did not even touch on this as a problem even though I brought it up)”
What a classic case yours is. Isn’t it amazing the counselor didn’t suspect? I discuss this “unawareness” at length in my first book (Drunks, Drugs & Debits).