Husband abuses alcohol

by Dana
(Lexington SC )

Dear Rev Lee, my husband and I are Christains. This is our 2nd marriage. When we got married 5 years ago, we were 'heading down the right path' so to speak. We were reading our bibles together and praying together. Seeking to put the Lord first in our lives. It didn't take long for the burdens of a blended family to change our course. My husband hasn't opened his bible in a year. Last year in counseling, he told our counselor that he 'just wasn't in it' meaning he just didn't feel like spending time with the Lord and/or getting our marriage back on track. He regularly abuses alcohol, gets drunk, and drinks and drives. Not every day, but at least once a week, he drinks too much. He drinks daily or several times a week, maybe a beer or two. But sometimes he goes overboard and drinks too much where he is intoxicated. Whenever he gets with his old friends, he goes overboard and its quite embarrassing. However, he does not feel like there is a problem and/or that he needs to get help. I am very angry and resentful with him and I don't know what to do. Thank you for your time. Dana