I Loved and Married an Alcoholic

Should I tell this story? I don’t want to hurt anyone.😔 I think I need to share this to help others who are now married to an alcoholic.

[@janspeed14]

My husband of 35 years passed away 2 1/2 years ago. Alcohol killed him. I loved him so much, but his alcoholism robbed us of so much.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you can find joy and peace in your life now.💕😊

[@terryowens8563]

My daughter’s husband was an alcoholic but gave it up for her (20 years) & has been sober & since she eating healthy for life…I’m so happy for her & 5 children … thank you Jesus for healing thier family 😊

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you Lord!!💕❤️

[@kath6643]

When you’re moved by the Spirit to share it’s meant for someone who needs to hear it. God bless you! ❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Your right Kath, I knew one day I needed to share this.💕

[@anneedrupt11]

Sadly my dad was an alcoholic. He passed away at 56. My brother is going down the same road. Sorry you suffered so much. I'm glad you've found peace with Bill.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Your Father was so young to leave this earth. But all we can do is pray, they are adults with a will of their own. 🕊💕🙏

[@VintageLPs]

Sandra, a lot of people who didn’t grow up in the 50’s and 60’s don’t realize that keeping secrets within the home was the norm. We were sternly told not to repeat anything that happened in the family and it wasn’t until we were adults that we would find out from our closest friends what turmoil they endured be it alcoholism, arrests, adultery, mental illness or spousal physical abuse. It was very courageous of you to share your story; it makes your happy ending in Tennessee with Bill that much more wonderful! ✝️

[@annairwin8147]

You are so right!!! Back then we just grinned and bore it😔

[@annairwin8147]

I was married to a very adulterous man for 28 years, who was the father of my children. I finally had enough and married the love of my life, it’s been twenty five years now…..and we’re still going strong. Sandra is so right…get out of abusive relationship…run…don’t stay around as long as we did…🙏😔

[@lgpollock68]

I went through the same thing. 2 boys, broken promises, broken hearts just sad. Got out after 18 years. Best thing that ever happened ❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

All those broken promises make the heart sick. God bless you!!💕🙏🕊️

[@janicecanfield9211]

I was 'engaged' to a fella who was an alcoholic but I didn't know it for quite a while. Guess I had blinders on. He beat me up while drunk. I screamed. No one helped me. I passed out, he returned asking what happened to me. I left. I refuse to spend much time with anyone who drinks a lot. I hope those who need to leave a bad situation gets help too. It's a 2 way street.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Smart move, I was the same way, I wanted nothing to do with drinker.💕🕊️

[@pamcornelius9122]

I thank God every day for giving me a Christian husband. We were high school sweethearts and Eddie told me he prayed that God would choose the right wife for him. We got married when he was 19 and I was 18 and spent 44 wonderful years together (married for 41 years) before he went to Heaven at the age of 61 a year and a half ago. I can’t wait to be reunited with him in Heaven one day. I’m so happy that the Lord brought you and Bill together.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband Pam. Your so young, I hope you find a new way of living that brings you some joy.💕🕊️🙏

[@tracywallis5387]

Sandra I lived your life for 13 years with my 1st husband, my son's dad. I did divorce him and marry again which wasn't good either and divorced a 2nd time. I am a Christian too. I know we are all broken people in need of God's forgiveness and help. I will always love my 1st husband and I forgive because Jesus forgives me and I've sinned greatly. I feel God is leading me to be single now. I finally feel peace and am focusing now on my relationship with the Lord. Please say a prayer for my adult son Andrew, he also struggles with alcohol but he is a believer in the Lord. Thank you for sharing and your honesty. God bless you now & Mr. BILL❤🙏✝️🕊💞

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Tracy, we just prayed for Andrew!🕊️💕

[@oldvinezen9857]

I know the pain you speak of, i was a little girl growing up with a alcoholic mother. Waiting all night as a little girl for her to come home and she never did. Never having friends over because she would be drunk. Such a sad life, but I made it through. It's amazing what a human being can withstand. I'm now at peace with it all. Onward!

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

That is a heart-breaking story, alcohol can be horrible enemy to a family. 💕😔

[@fancysfolly554]

lost my son last night. He struggled with substance abuse since he was a teenager. He got sober in his mid twenties. Had 10 years of happiness with wife and kids and decided he could take a drink. This was the beginning of the end. We love and will miss him forever. RIP my darling boy. Surely heaven waits for you

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Oh, I'm so so sorry, God comfort your hurting heart.💕🕊️🙏

[@lindadupuis1531]

Wow Sandra. You almost told my story to a T. I too was married at 18 and he was injured in a industrial accident before we were married. Compound fractures in both legs. He almost lost his legs. I stayed with him at the age of 16 and a help his parents look after him. I went home early from the graduation because he couldn’t go. After he was healed and we were married he started to make up for the 2 years in a wheelchair. He was loving his young life. He partied and drank. I hated alcohol because I wasn’t raised that way. He would get ready to go out on the town with his like minded friends and I watched him get dressed up and I stayed home. He would be so sick and hung over that he was useless all weekend. He would be sick and then recovered in time for work Monday morning. This went on all our married life. We were in financial difficulty even though I held a great job and was contributing to the household. We had 2 kids also. I was so unhappy but I didn’t want to break up my family. I put up with it. I covered up a lot for my kids’ sake. I ended up having an affair after 22 yrs of mostly up and downs. We divorced. I don’t say what I did was right. But what I should have done is left long before. Staying too long is not the right thing for the kids either. 25 years in total I spent with him. After our divorce, he quit drinking for someone else. When I divorced and started over with the kids my net worth was -$60,000 because we split debt not assets. Today I have a house paid for, a good pension and still single. What a waste of 25 years of my life. I ended up with an autoimmune disease during all that too. I’be healed that too. I’ve been divorced 23 years this summer.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I'm so sorry this happened to you Linda, I hope you have been able to go on with your life and find happiness.💕🕊️

[@belindahammock2367]

This was a story of wisdom. I’m so glad you eventually found peace in a Godly marriage. The scriptures were wonderful!

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Belinda thank you so very much!💕😊

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I felt it needed to be said, thank you.💕🙏

[@michellemuldrew827]

Thank you for sharing this... this is my story. I have kept so much inside for so many years- I thought I was alone and my pain has almost destroyed me. I'm 63 now and this is the beginning of my healing. God bless you Sandra.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

God bless you as well Michelle, if you are free from this marriage please enjoy your life!💕🙏

[@janisfafalios7184]

Thanks, Sandra for sharing. I lost my 42-year-old son to alcoholism 3 years ago. I will never understand why but I am a Christian who trusts and leans on my Jesus. Your conversation helped me somehow. I always look forward to your videos. I can see what a kind person you are. God Bless You

[@juanitajepson689]

Oh my ! I lost my first born son three years ago when he was 42, It hurts so badly, I still think about him every day, and miss him a lot.

[@linak7155]

@Janice 🌿@Juanita, two Mothers who share a similar ache. In this life we face many troubles. My prayer is that the God who sees bring you comfort n solace the way only He can. He makes a way when we think we can't take another step. There's a Scripture that sez, 'You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book' Psalm 56

[@CarolLovesJesus]

So sorry for your loss...how gutwrenching. My son is 41 although sober for 10+ yrs he's lost and struggling. I worry about him constantly. I love him so much, and it would tear me apart if anything ever happened to him.

[@ljprocopio6018]

❤

[@truthbetold6942]

I hope you find a sliver of peace that there was nothing you could do. Often alcohol is used to self treat anxiety and/or depression. Good people fall into addiction just trying to cope with the near constant affects of mental illness that is in no way their fault. It really is a chemical imbalance.

[@sylviaford3828]

Loving an alcoholic is a sad, lonely life, especially if that person is a narcissist as well. I left after 13 years of marriage. Thankfully, I have wonderful friends who stood by me. P.S. I'm a Christmas baby, too!

[@carolthrasher]

So sweet of you trying to help people. I know you felt led to do this. Love you.

[@madeleinestromberg6778]

My mom suffered under dad's alcoholism. I was very little but there are sensitive memories. This message gives me more compassion for mom who emotionally shut down but fed, clothed and allowed me to go to church when invited by a neighbor. Thanks again

[@chp6489]

Powerful Sandra! You have a beautiful way of conveying your story. My mother died from drinking. My childhood was horrific! It still impacts me today at 59. Thankfully, my brother & I don’t drink! We stopped the cycle! I tired to be the mother I never had. I think I accomplished that! Thank You for your wonderful, powerful message! Hopefully, this will help one person out there!

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I'm so proud of you and your brother!! God bless you for stopping the cycle.💕😊

[@susanmulvey6311]

I’m a stranger, but I’m proud of you and your brother. I hate when people say I was beaten so I beat my children, Etc. So, your children are Blessed to have you and your brother as parents!

[@Teresa-K]

I’m sorry you went through all that. So happy you are at peace now and married to a Christian man. Your story will help someone. Kindness, Teresa

[@sherry123]

Thank you Sandra for sharing your past. I’m sure this has helped someone. Alcohol and drug abuse is a nightmare. Your videos are a blessing….🙏

[@laurakilmer8652]

What a story. I am sad for what you had to live with. My daughter married a person like him. After five years, she left, we helped her out. The good news is my daughter found a wonderful man who loves her, my two grandkids and they just had a baby. He is just a god send. You had a lot of courage. I love hearing your life stories Sandra. Like to meet you someday,. Charley and Laura.

[@gennab.3504]

It must have been a terrible experience happening to you when you were so young. I was the same age when I married. My husband was not a hopeless alcoholic but he wouldn't come home until late after being at the clubs drinking. I was scared to be on my own with 2 children and hoping he would change and like you I finally got a divorce and married the man of my dreams. We have been married for 50 years now and I love him as much as the day we married.

[@raspberrykissable]

This gives me so much hope. I just divorced my alcoholic husband. I am in my early 30s and I am hoping to find the man of my dreams as well. Thank you for sharing!

[@marywilson1948]

Sandra, you have been so brave and so kind to share your story. I believe that it will truly help at least someone , if not more than that! You are doing such a service to your fellow man by sharing this journey and encouraging people to seek help if needed! You’re a lovely , beautiful soul. So happy for you and Mr.Bill!!😘

[@bonnieray2344]

Hi Sandra! Bonnie from Knoxville Tenn.. I hear how difficult it was to go back to that place. I know there will be someone you have helped with your message. My brother, sister and I grew up in that situation. I remember my mother begging my dad to stop. She would get encouraged each time he quit, only to be disappointed again. It was so much of all our lives. Prayers anyone going through this, will seek help. As you said, there are more resources to reach out to now. Thank you for your courage to share your message. You have helped someone out there.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

That was the worst part, the broken promises over and over.😔💕

[@marijohoffmann1906]

Thank you for sharing this honest story about your life. As for what your kids knew about your husband, I am a child of an alcoholic father, and I can assure you that your kids knew way more about it than you can imagine about your husbands alcoholism and the family dynamic. I hope they have been able to avoid the curse of alcohol. It is a strong genetic factor. My brother, and then my son, have had to deal with alcoholism through treatment and AA. There are more resources today....but also more evil alternatives...like drugs. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

My children were not alcoholics thank God. 💕🕊️

[@CarolLovesJesus]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Sandra. I can imagine what you went through. I'm married now 18 yrs~ next month. I was sober for almost 30 yrs. I am a Christian woman. I started drinking again about 3 yrs ago. I stopped a few times. Alcoholism is rampant in my family. It seems the longer you drink the harder it is to quit. Each time you start and stop makes it that much harder too. There's never been more of a stronghold on me until late. Time is running out. Satan knows his days are numbered, and he's trying to take as many down with him with the influence of drugs and or alcohol. Please pray for me.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I prayed for you Carol, do you have a church that has a recovery program?💕🙏

[@7777ddddssss]

Carol, I just said a prayer for you. God is in your corner.

[@CarolLovesJesus]

@@7777ddddssss thank you so much

[@cherylann8292]

Its thru those times we learn the most. My sons father passed away, my first husband. That sounds alot like my life and happenings. Im so glad youre happy now and you deserve all of it. We all do🤍

[@jdk5379]

Thank You for sharing, Sandra. I’m a “magnet” for alcoholics, married twice to 2 different types of alcoholics. Dated too many, also. I’m done with romance, and happily so. Thank you for validating so many of our experiences.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thanks for sharing!!💕😊

[@deborah3912]

My poor Mom, my dad was an alcoholic, drug user and was physically abusive to her. I never understood why she stayed with him, She's 91 now and had no choice. My poor Mom! Thanks for sharing Sandra.

[@annief.9256]

Thank you for sharing. Your honesty will definitely help people.That you stayed the positive, lovely soul that you are makes me admire you all the more.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much! 💕❤️

[@helennesbitt4081]

I went through this also but I got out after 8 years. I'm glad you have peace and happiness with Bill now. Bless you both. Thanks for sharing.

[@pattyhustad8198]

My dad was an alcoholic for many of my parents married years, and with 9 kids, that was tough. He quit often, when he was drinking, his boss would come to the house with his paycheck so mom could buy groceries that week. He finally quit but lots of things happened during that time frame. My mom worked with his doctor to get Antabuse (I think it is called) and she put it in his coffee maker, so that when he made coffee in the a.m., he was getting that in his system. His doctor told him he was so far gone, that if he went back to drinking, his body would revolt in a seriously debilitating way. But even before that, one of his nieces was killed by a drunk driver in her own yard, the drunk driver took a corner too hard and was on the curb and hit the girl and she died right away. That really spoke to my dad in a way that he did not take lightly. But a few months later, he did start drinking again and the antabuse did its due course. He was sicker than he ever was, and after that stint in the hospital, he was done, he never ever took a drink after that. They did stay together and had 54 years together, they lived a simple life and so this did end up happily ever after. My dad had a sharp mind and we loved to talk in the early mornings about sports, politics, law, and cars, before he went to work.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I'm so glad this story had a happy ending for your Dear Mother.💕🕊️

[@tonirad9577]

My Father was an alcoholic . I grew up not knowing any better and ended up growing up and getting into relationships as bad as or worse than my parents . I knew no better . Now in my fifties I feel sorry for that girl who tried so hard but really had no clue. You look great for 80 ! Thank goodness you have found your peace ❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I hope your life is in a good place now!!💕🥰🕊️

[@kathymclain2632]

Your a special lady with so much to give. God is using you to encourage others. 💕

[@lanaritter9410]

Sandra, your story is a certain encouragement for so many women that are going thru this! God’s richest blessings on you and Mr. Bill!!❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you, Lana, God bless you as well.🙏🕊️💕

[@dianaweekly8143]

Oh my gosh....sounds like my marriage ..ex! I too married young x20 year marriage, got so sick of his drinking, lying as well as marijuana use. Finally divorced, over 20 years ago, been single since, dated others through the years but I have peace I Christ, work, grown children so life is good.

[@patriciag5797]

You are so precious, may God's blessings continue to flow for you.

[@texasbk1333]

I too married an alcoholic. It was a miserable life. I’ve now been single 13 years & still healing from it. Thank you for sharing Sandra. ❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Gif bless you and heal your heart!💕🥰🕊️

[@irenetovar7756]

Thank you for telling your story. I can't imagine what you had to go through, but I'm glad you finally got the courage and left. God bless you and Mr. Bill. And I agree with these other ladies, I'm sure you helped a few people by telling your story and by the scriptures you read.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I hope so too! ❤️💕

[@sherillsullivan2348]

Oh Sandra, I'm sorry you had to endure such emotional pain. Yes, you helped me and today I was sinking a little. I was married for 23 wonderful years and unfortunately my husband was tragically killed with my son in the car. I then waited 5 years before I started dating. I met up with a professional person, a few years into our relationship he started drinking and never stopped. To fast forward ... He got fired from his job and also lost his license. He asked if I wanted to move to another state with him because he had already obtained a license there . I said sure and we put our homes on the market and moved to another state. I didn't know he was a narcissist and he was full throttle. He took my money from the sale of my home and opened an account in his name only. Still in the same state as he but moved many miles from him and I am free of craziness and HAPPY!!! You're the best Sandra!! xxxs

[@joangrigsby1031]

What you said was just perfect! God is so good!

[@carrieg9232]

Drugs ruin individuals and families. Because alcohol is legal we don't think of it as a drug but it is just as addicting as illegal drugs I see many churches now open their doors for AA meetings. I'm so glad you've found true happiness after all these years of pain and sorrow. Its a true testimony for you that you remained faithful to God through all your trials. And thank you for your vulnerability in sharing in order to he!p another

[@charmee4045]

Thank you for this, my father was an alcoholic. So glad my mother left him after 10 years and married a wonderful man and saved us. Its the worst drug they ever made legal. It has ruined more lives than all the world wars put together. It is a serious addiction, more lethal than heroin. Not taken seriously enough at all. They need rehab for years to get over the addiction. In Canada we don't even have a warning label on our booze, cigarettes yes, but alcohol no. I don't know how many lives have been ruined generationally by cigarettes, but they get a warning label. An alcoholic doesn't get better........walk and don't look back. As a child you know whats going on 100% its no secret.

[@steviemichelle7271]

I feel this exact way! I’m always amazed by how alcohol is legal and available to purchase at every gas station, grocery store, and bars on every corner (unless it’s a dry county). It’s a highly addictive, mind-altering, life-destroying substance that is perfectly legal and easily purchased. I used to think prohibition was a bit extreme, but not anymore after seeing what alcohol actually does to people’s lives

[@rebeccaswindle5434]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life. My life is amazingly similar to yours. My exhusband drowned in a hot tub, of course drunk. Alcohol is such a dangerous spirit and people get addicted sometimes slowly and others quickly. I’m so happy that your life is good now.

[@rideitout8036]

I appreciate how you minister through your channel. Praise God for you and we do have hope .

[@kathybriscoe1474]

Sandra, you’re very brave to share your story…sorry you had to experience what you did. It’s obvious that your faith and the Lord gave you strength to move forward and help other women who are dealing with similar issues.

[@craftlover9702]

Glad you got out and moved forward!! God definitely does not want us to have to live that way! Alcoholism is a horrible disease, it steals Souls one drink at a time. I pray every day for my brother that he will stop but as you said we all have free will and unless a person truly wants to they won't. So glad that you have found Peace and have the man you've always deserved!

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much for your good wishes! God will keep working on your brothers heart. 💕🕊️🙏

[@craftlover9702]

@@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60 Thank you Sandra!

[@gumbogranny]

Sandra- I love your advice chats. They are heartfelt and helpful. I am so happy you have found a good man. I watched my mother go through an abusive marriage and so I married the most mild mannered man on earth. I knew I didn't want any part of that. Bless you!

[@suzzannelemarier3350]

Thank you sandra. I was married 48 years 7 children. My husband was a binge drinker. Had his beer on weekends but I never knew when he would go off. He was often influenced by fellow workers. Lost his license for a year and a half that turned to 10 years cause he just didnt pursue getting it back. So I did all the driving. Finally when my 6th child was 2 he got his license back didnt do the drinking. It was like heaven. But it was his smoking that got him in the end. He had chemo and radiation for lung cancer. Was alright but it returned after five and a half years. Was on hospice for a week when he passed. I'll be 74 in july. Next month will be 6 years since he passed. With him the drinking wasnt continual but I hated it when it happened. So I can relate. We attended church every sunday and the kids were involved too. That's how I withstood it all. Plus I played guitar and sang in our churches folk group for 37 years. That kept me sane.

[@barbarakivel2396]

I stayed the extra 20 years….I wish I had heard your story. I am sure you helped many w😊omen tonight

[@Karenseward]

What a Great Video,You are helping a lot of woman out there with this video, My Father was a violent Belligerent Drunk Alcoholic, I then married an Alcoholic and it was a nightmare he cheated on me also during his drinking year's He got sober and stayed sober but if it wasn't Alcohol it was pornography some gambling and then cheated on me again after his 2nd time cheating on me I divorced him 10 year's ago and finally Im at Peace I went through a lot while married to him....There is no life with an Alcoholic its a miserable life to share with a person who is Alcoholic, I am sure this video will help other's....

[@Mrs.Peachthriftyliving]

Oh my! I'm so sorry you had to go through all that, but it's your story helps another person to stop and think before they marry someone that drinks too much much that's good. I'm glad you found such a wonderful hubby now❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much! ❤️💕

[@prettylady995]

Loved seeing you as a very pretty young woman married young! You looked amazingly beautiful! Life certainly has its challenges! Thank You for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much! ❤️💕

[@tcmomcoffey4028]

I went through this also many yrs and was abused physically and verbally and abandoned with my girls and I left him n made it no dad involved sadly mine n my sisters dad's was both alcoholic as well and I tried to drink n be social etc and it was so much stress im glad I didn't allow it to continue forever 10yrs was more then enough but the violence stopped me thank u for sharing so brave 💖 im proud of u especially bk then with no help n we all need to share n help others n if there is any kind of addiction most times it will need a separation

[@susanford4351]

Loved seeing pics of you and your children. We can look back, and sometimes we don't understand why God let's things happen, but we can only move FORWARD and this is what you have done, praise God!! I love you and Bill dearly, love Susan

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

So true! We love you to Susan! ❤️💕🙏

[@heatheradamson2280]

What a strong, amazing woman! Sharing your story will help others. Your channel is one of my favorites. 💜

[@Sweetchocolatecake]

Thanks for sharing your stories.,I know you are definitely helping by doing this ❤

[@planetissa4899]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this situation, so many people have experienced the same thing and it's life changing scars that live inside of our memories and hearts.There is a reason you felt compelled to let us know, I'm sure someone is out there listening to this and it can help them.🙏

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

You are so welcome! 🕊️💕🙏

[@luhoffma8836]

I’m so sorry Sandra 😢. It is a disease but AA works.

[@fluffyanne1177]

The actual success rate is very low

[@luhoffma8836]

My son is in recovery 6 years thank you AA

[@fluffyanne1177]

@@luhoffma8836 congratulations to your son. My sister tried AA rehab’s multiple times and has now passed. I attended with her and was told the success rate is very low

[@vickirichards3898]

Sandra, you are such a blessing, you share your personal trials in this life, we are not alone in this world when we hear others heartaches and heartbreak. Thank you, God Bless you

[@lovesJesus448]

Been there, done that for 9 yrs..sounded alot like my 1st marriage...you're helping people Sandra

[@mariannantriasian8497]

Love your channel, your honesty is so appreciated.

[@terryrouch3367]

I love your stories and so happy you finally have peace with your husband. ❤️

[@jackiekershaw5515]

You really needed to get that across to us and I could feel your pain. I was married to a violent narcissist and I had 4 childre and couldnt get away as he threatened to kill me and my parents and children if I put a foot wrong. I finally found a good man and we had 43 wonderful years together before he died 16 months ago. Now I find myself going over those horrible years with my violent husband all over again in my head. He as won over my adult children because that's what narcissists are good at. They never set you free. My children will know the truth one day but it wont be untill they have to face him in the sight of God. God bless you and keep you safe and happy Sandra.❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

God bless you Jackie!! 🙏🕊️💕

[@kellyf618]

So sorry you went through this Sandy. Im glad you made the best decision for you and your kids. Its great to see you became so happy after such a tough time in your life. Thank you for sharing your story. Im sure it will help so many others who are going through the same thing. God bless 🙏 ❤

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@alisonpetrolino877]

Thank you for sharing your story. This will help so many people. Blessings to you and Bill.🙏🏻

[@janew4690]

Thank you for sharing. I am sure it has helped many. Bless you. You have a wonderful Christian heart.

[@judehey930]

Thank-you Sandra for sharing this part of your life. You spoke through a lot of pain and are a wonderful person.....Take care

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

You are so welcome 💕❤️

[@shadrachification]

Thank you for sharing your story. I think it will help for some to push the stop,pause,restart button.I experienced some of this in childhood and then again in marriage. It really does alot of stress on you physically and emotionally. It was my relationship with Jesus that gave me strength and hope.Many of the preachers were not supportive at all.They were abusive husbands and passed their beliefs along to congregants. It is good to push the stop button..darkness keeps working in the dark as it is not able in the light.Shame,guilt and fear keep us in a very destructive cycle.I do like what you said..Turn it over to the LORD and ask Him for a way...He will leave and guide you with His eye. The addiction of drugs is very prominent now and the children do suffer ..Everyone is in the sick cycle. Prayers to those who are reaching out to God for help.

[@lctx843]

You are a gift! May His favor be upon you 💜

[@Missprettyladi]

I like how u didn’t put him down , you just said he had problems , that shows your character. Some people maybe b drug addicts or alcoholics but they still can have good hearts they just need to stop their addiction. Thank you for this story ❤

[@vickijohnson3142]

I’ve been watching for a while and so enjoy your stories I would so like to have a close friend like you I’m 77 years old and a widow from my second marriage my first was a husband who cheated on me with other women I tried to stay in the mart but was so hurt I felt God didn’t want that for me I remarried 10 years later and had my precious daughter and after 26 years he was diagnosed with lung cancer went thru treatment and passed after five years and having dementia I live with my daughter and son-in-law sometimes I am so lonely and the only peace is God thank you for doing your videos and letting everyone know you are a Christian and your encouraging words

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Vicki Dear thank you so much, God bless you! 💕❤️🙏🕊️

[@starlightdreamer1999]

Alcohol ruins a lot of families , very sad

[@sharoncruisingscene]

Sad you went through that. Good for you for being there for your children. Oh and I understand the drunk talk ugh. God bless you and glad you are happy!

[@sherrymacdonald261]

Al-Anon is for family's of alcoholics....very helpful, people who can help.

[@angelenepressley1588]

Thank you for sharing that heartfelt topic on alcoholism. I too married an alcoholic. He really had me thinking he could stop . Me being a nurse I felt he was really going to stop and his Dr. gave him a script for Antabuse . My husband knew that if he drank alcohol that he would get real sick so he spit it out and began putting it behind the sofa. When I cleaned I found it and he joked about it . He swapped the Antabuse and put it in the Tylenol bottle and the way I realized it was because of the smell because it had a distinct smell. Lots of stories , I too could go on and on . I divorced him and a few years left the state. You are such a nice person and I am thankful that you have a good husband. You take care. I had a heart attack in June/2022, when they did a heart cath. They couldn’t do stints . I have had complications. I am 70 . I appreciate you !

[@cherylross4238]

This is really interesting and has to be encouraging for a lot of women. Sorry you had to live that life for 20 years but luckily you were not physically abused and your children were loved!!

[@jessicahanlon1258]

Thanks for sharing. You're such a strong woman, your prayers always brings my mind peace. Thank you. ❤

[@jenniferwilcox6479]

I was married to a drug addicted for 14 yrs I felt I was single in my marriage so whatever you want to share is good cause we’re out here an we need to know someone else has gone through it!!! Thankyou soo much for shareing I know I’m not alone!!!

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Jennifer, you're not alone.💕🙏

[@janetstraw191]

Thank you Sandra. This helped me.❤️

[@faithclifford5893]

I'm glad you are speaking up. I hope young people see this. So glad you found your new Bill.

[@bereatha1]

Thank you for the Prayer. Amen.

[@albenac4182]

Hi Sandra…..thank you so much for sharing your story. My story is so similar. God bless you 🙏💕

[@meryldykstra2538]

This was a very real testimony I can relate to so much of it. Thankyou for sharing your vast life experience. You have been blessed with your present happiness--and you fully deserve it. 🥰

[@kathywebb6536]

Sandy, your story was my life. I was a child of a violent, abusive alcoholic. It was horrible living with the life I was delt. I was the oldest of five. My dad would have us all up in the middle of the night. He would be so angry. He would start tearing the house apart throwing things breaking things. Some times sleeping in the car somewhere because it was a hard night with him beating my mom, so she would get us in the car and drive to some vacant lot. It has been a lifetime of horrible thoughts and dreams. Thank you. K

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Oh Kathy, bless your heart, I’m so sorry you had to live through that.😞

[@michellem8284]

This is such an important video. Thank you so much for sharing. My daughter is a recovering alcoholic and it is a battle every day.

[@beverlysyferd379]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@jackie1rn]

Thank you for sharing your life. Alcoholism runs in both sides of my family. Alot of turmoil, physical and mental abuse. Growing up in this was a nightmare for me. I left chicago illinois to run away from it and ended up in corpus christi texas. Thank you for helping people through your honesty and faith.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

When married to my first husband Bill I lived in Corpus Christi Texas on the Navy base.

[@jackie1rn]

@Sandra Brown Life Past 80 wow. I moved here from Chicago in 1985. The population was low. Its grown alot and crowded over there. It is not the same

[@brendayeary3653]

So sorry what you had to go through. My mom had to go through a lot of things like that too. They just don’t realize what they’re doing to themselves and to their family, or they don’t care one or the other.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

They seem to be blinded by addiction. ☹️

[@brendayeary3653]

Such a sad life when they are alcoholics, I remember growing up with my dad drinking all the time. I hated it. When he decided to stop, he stopped right away, and it was the best thing ever in our lives.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

I’m so glad he finally stopped!💕🥰

[@jeanbowers1706]

Sandra, I’m sure sharing your experience has helped those who follow you. You have such a lovely calming voice and share such good information and wise advice. I’m so happy that your life now is wonderful. Hope your children are doing well too What a wonderful guy you’re now married to. Sending hugs and love your way. Blessings🌼

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Thank you so much Jean!!💕❤️

[@juliabrown1495]

I’m 69 years old and my dad who passed away in 1977 also was alcoholic and workaholic too he would get very violent and break furniture give beltings throw my mothers cooking on the living room floor and make her clean it up 🆙 I lived my father dearly but he had a very bad problem

[@juliabrown1495]

60 years old I meant and loved him I meant

[@sandrawhitney8903]

God is using you to minister many. We all can learn by your life lessons and acquired wisdom. Thank you, dear lady.

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

That encourages my heart Sandra!💕🥰❤️

[@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts]

Thank you for sharing this it’s very important. I started drinking when I was 13. I surrounded myself with people that drank just like me , as well as dated people that drank and drugged just like me. God came into my life in 1988 I had a spiritual awakening. I was 38 years old and from that day forward, I haven’t picked up a drink or a drug. I am 72 years old now and my grand children have never seen me have a drink. I could not do it on my own if God didn’t intervene way back then I would’ve lost everything including my salvation. My 4 children were 18, 17, 15 and 12 when I got sober. Out of the four children three of them are saved; praise God. I always said I fed them physically I always went to work spiritually and emotionally. I did not. This is an important message to get out. Thank you Sandra for sharing, and I felt that it was important for me to share also as I very rarely talk about this.🐶 Otis, and me Massachusetts❤ FYI don’t kid yourself your children know.. believe me..

[@Sandrabrownhappinesspast60]

Faithy, thank you for sharing, my husband Bill has a great testimony about his drinking and an encounter with the Lord.💕🙏

[@parism5212]

Hello Sandra. Nice to see you again ❤

[@sarahswan2182]

Thank you for sharing your stories with us, it teaches us we are not alone in our trials. Bless you sincerely. Xo

[@debkiehm7634]

I'm sorry you went through that. I did too. Sending my love to you 💜

[@angelak5160]

Amen and thank you💕

[@joan7562]

you survived, and remained a sweet soul, not many could be so strong, yes God is there , all you need do is ask,