My boyfriend/ father of my children of 18 years has been addicted to pain pills for many years now. I can not take the lonlelyness and the lack of emotional attachment any more. I love him and want things to work out, but there is no interest in his part. What do I do? My kids ( 7 and 11 ) are very close to him. And if we leave, it will change them forever. I am not a sap, I am a strong woman that has made it work for a long time. I have been there every step of the way for him and my children. I just don't know how to dig any deeper. I have no money, and my nearest relatives live three hours away.
Please help?

Have you went to counselling for yourself? If not now is the time.

About the pain pills, is there any way to talk to the doctors?

There must be many steps taking first before resorting to divorce.

I know you must be strong to have made it this far. Is he still good with the children or have the pain pills changed their relationship too?

Do you have friends or family that he trusts that could help you talk to him about the pills and the effects they're having on your life together?

I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain. I know it seems an impossible situation but I can tell how much you love your children and want to do what is right for them.

*Hugs*