My husband’s been using drugs and wasting money on Lotto Scratchers. How can I trust him again?

About 3 weeks ago, my kids and I were coming home from church. I couldn’t find my husband inside the house so I went into the backyard and started calling his name. He didn’t come out right away, but he eventually stepped out of a shed. I could smell marijuana all over him. At first he tried to deny it, but I threw my arms around him and told him I love him and wouldn’t leave him.

He then admitted that he has been smoking marijuana since before we met. He also admitted that he spends about $100 a month on weed and about $400 a month on Lottery Scratchers.

What makes this much worse is that we’ve struggled financially for our entire marriage. He hasn’t worked in 18 months, so he’s been using part of my paycheck to support his drug and gambling habit.

Anyway, he promises me he’ll stop this time. But I know addictions aren’t that easy to break. He says that because I still love him and forgive him, it gives him strength to quit. I’m scared to trust him. Now what?

Everyone is entitled to a second chance. He should of told you before the marriage but that is a moot point now. I would say you should handle the day to day finances until he gets a job. Give him spending money that you both really can afford. Tell him when it is gone it is gone. He should if he wants this chance agree. Get him into a support group at least for the gambling.400 a month would but alot of food,clothes,and pay some major bills. You are the bread winner and are supporting everyone in your household for this you deserve the right to decide how your money is going to be spent. If he does not go along with it then he did not mean what he said and be done with it. There probably is not much help for him.

Crystal Meth 03/07

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