Overview

• After 50 years of marriage, a wife is contemplating divorce due to her husband's severe drinking problem and its negative impact on their relationship.
• The husband's alcoholism has led to verbal abuse, a lack of empathy, and isolation from friends and family, making the wife extremely unhappy.
• Despite her husband's refusal to seek counseling, the wife has pursued marriage counseling alone, finding it beneficial.
• The wife is considering taking legal advice and planning a trip alone to gain perspective on her life and choices.
• Attending Al-Anon meetings has been suggested as a way for the wife to understand her own behavior and connect with others facing similar issues.