I'm so proud of my husband.

janiejoey

Cathlete
Joey and I are doing really good since the domestic violence happened on Feb. 9th.

Here is our update:

He quit all drinking, threw it all out.
Going to Domestic Violence classes once a week.
Going to AA once a week.
Going to (IOP, I don't know what that stands for) a drug and alcohol recovery program once a week.

He has my support all the way, and he is doing way beyond my expectations.

We exercise together with Cathe, and with Tony the P90X series. Also I throw in some of my (Janie's workouts) as well. We sit down after our exercises and bump our protein shakes together and say "here's to a great exercise". We also sit down and eat dinner together and have lovely conversations. Sometimes we get short with one another. Hey that's life.

He has gained muscle, lost his tummy and flab, and looking awesome. He thinks clearer, eats well and is wonderful to be around. He continues to treat me with respect, honesty and love. And I love it!

He use to weigh 218 and now weighs 204 pounds. I can't believe the turnaround. He has realized and come to understand that you can live without booze and be happy.

Joey will turn 70 July 2nd, and I will be giving him a huge birthday party. All his friends and family will come to help us celebrate. No one will bring or drink alcohol in any form.

Sounds like a fairy tale doesn't it. Well he has put in a lot of time and effort in recovering and wants this behind him. He wanted to change, I think that is the one thing why it is working so well.

Anyway I'm bursting my buttons with all the changes he has done and successfully accomplished. It hasn't been easy for him, but he did it, and I'm grateful. Now I'm living with a person that I fell in love with 17 years ago, the only difference is, it's better. I'm confident that this change will continue for a very long time.

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions while I vented and the support you showed me was awesome. This will be the last of the updates because I think we got a hold of this problem and can finely continue our life again.

Janie



The idea is to die young as late as possible.
 
Wow, Janie. It goes to show people CAN change their ways so there's hope for us all! I'm so glad he's utilizing all the good help that's available to him out there. God bless you and your husband! :)
 
Janie,

I'm so glad that things are going so well and that he is improving himself and working to keep your marriage strong. You deserve no less!
 
Janie, thanks for sharing your good news. I hope that things continue to get better and better for you both. :)
 
Janie,

Having "bottomed out" on drugs and alcohol as a young adult, I know truly that you cannot get anyone to change until they feel they have reached their bottom and are willing to change their life to climb out of the hole they dug for themselves.

Your husband probably reached his bottom sitting in his holding cell wondering how things got so bad and how to make them better. With me it was 3 days in a ship's brig on bread and water rations being drilled by the Marines, and they really hate sailors.

Good luck and God bless you and your husband, you are quite a person to give him another chance.

Dave
 
Janie - thanks so much for the update! I knew you were a brave woman when all this started. Now I know your DH is a very brave man too. It takes guts to turn his life around like that. Guts and love!
 
Janie, I'm truly, sincerely happy for you! You're a really special, caring person & you deserve someone who can give you that back. Or, as an old friend of mine puts it, someone who "fills your cup instead of emptying it."

And, having communicated w/Ol' Joe myself, I'm glad he took his second chance & made the best of it. I'm proud of you both! :)
 
Janie, I am so happy for you and your husband! I have been wondering how things have been going with you two. This is such awesome news! Wow, what a great post to read!!! I love that you are working out together, that is simply awesome!!!

Hugs girl!
 
Oh Janie, such wonderful news. Good for Joey and good for you. I'm sure it has been a struggle at times, but Joey's gains are inspirational. Thank you for keeping us up to date. Happy Birthday to Joey!
 
Wow Janie I am getting a bit teary here! I have always admired your spirit, dedication to family and wisdom. You deserve to be fought for, as your husband clearly knows! He is a lucky man to have such love and support. It reminds me that indeed we get married to make our spouse's life better, and that includes the dark times.

All the best. I raise my protein shake to you!!

Julie


Fit Over 40
 
Right in front of the word, forgivness, is the most beautiful word on earth - Redemption.....God Bless your husband on being redeemed, recalled to life - generations of your family and community will benefit from it...its THAT big a deal.

God Bless you!

Michelle
 
Hello Janie.

I copy what Michele posted. GOD is still in the business of doing miracles everyday.

Hope this pattern continues for a very long time. He must be happy that he's looking so good.
 
Janie, I am so glad to hear all of that!! BTW, IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program. I work in the substance abuse field, and it is our lingo for a certain type of treatment program.

I wish you both continued success!!
 
Janie that is so wonderful !

Cheers (with protein shakes of course) to both of you and your renewed life together.

You have been a great support to him and it is nice to know that there can be happy endings for those who really wish to change themselves.
 
Hey Janie, thanks for posting the update and providing evidence that people really can change when they put their mind to it. I'm happy for you both! Deb
 
I'm so happy for you, Janie. It's so easy to lose track of what's important and focus on the wrong things. But when you send out your message full of happiness and sounding so content, it serves as a beautiful reminder that good relationships are what "it"s all about!

Savor all of your joy! :D
 
Janie,
I'm so happy that things are going so well for you.
Sounds like now you are getting the kind of relationship you deserve from your husband.
May things only keep getting better!
 

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