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I’M AFRAID HE’LL START DRINKING

Q My husband was a heavy drinker, finishing half a bottle or more of brandy or whisky at a time. He’d come home from work, sit in his chair and drink until late at night and then fall into bed.

During lockdown his alcohol stash quickly ran low and he was forced to limit himself to two drinks a night. I felt like I had my husband back.

He was interested in our family and the house and even enjoyed movies and games with us. It’s as if the children and I got

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