Does a recovering alcoholic have to give up his family to remain sober?

Question by Andrea K: Does a recovering alcoholic have to give up his family to remain sober?
My Husband who is currently a “recovering” alcoholic claims it is better for him to live alone rather than with his children and myself to remain sober. I told him he was being selfish and he showed me how the “big” book (AA) claims that its ok for him as that is truly the only way for him to remain sober. I do not understand how a program can say it is better to walk away from those you love then to try to fit the program into your life while still being a family man? Am I being completely selfish myself?

Best answer:

Answer by emucompboy
> Does a recovering alcoholic have to give up his family to remain sober?

Only if his family are continuing to drink around him.

Otherwise, it’s better that the fellow remain in a supportive atmosphere. A man who’s alone is more likely to turn to alcohol again.

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