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• My wife has been an alcoholic for many years now. In the last year, she has been trying to get help via a Christian recovery group, because there is no program in the Coptic Church. Although, she is trying to make a visible effort, no one in my family is aware of this situation, and the stigma of this issue just encourages more isolation for all of us. I believe this will not resolve and she will struggle with this for the rest of her life. This is impacting me and my young children, psychologically as well as physically (she has driven with them while drunk). I am aware of the church position on divorce although this current situation does not seem stable or healthy to my kids. I have no trust in my wife after many years of lies and deception. You cannot have a meaningful relationship let alone a marriage with someone if you do not have a basis of trust. I am trying to be loving, supportive, encouraging, and patient although I believe our marriage is severely fractured. I have a love for her although I am no longer in love with her. What should I do?