I Love My Alcoholic Husband, Should I Take Him Back?

I Love My Alcoholic Husband, Should I Take Him Back?

Mary Mata March 8, 2012

Dear Martha, I’m very sad, my husband — who I love very much — is an alcoholic. We have a two year-old daughter and this last holiday season, he became very intoxicated. I […]

How Do I Prevent My Sister From Becoming An Alcoholic?

Mary Mata October 20, 2011

Dear Martha: I feel terrible because of recent events in my life. I’m 27 and my sister is about to turn 20. We’re both affected by the behavior of our […]

Alcoholism: The Sleeping Dragon In The Living Room

Mary Mata August 22, 2011

In most families it is customary that if there is a serious problem within the family, or anyone has any emotional dysfunction, it must remain hidden from everyone else. The […]

Help! My Husband Is An Alcoholic & I’m Unhappy

Mary Mata August 4, 2011

Dear Martha: I have lived the past 20 years with an alcoholic. I have stayed in the relationship because, first, I thought he would change. Later I did it for […]