EP 21 Part 1 Is It Alcoholism Or Just Heavy Drinking? Where Is The Line?

Wife On The Rocks I Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery

Are you constantly wondering whether your husband is an alcoholic or “just” a heavy drinker? Maybe you've searched for clarity in books, blogs, or online quizzes—hoping that labeling his behavior will give you peace.

In this episode, we break down what the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says about the three types of drinkers, including what defines a “real alcoholic”—and why understanding this framework may help, but it’s not your responsibility to diagnose.

You'll hear:

• A clear overview of the 3 drinker types described in AA literature

• What a "real alcoholic" looks like according to the Big Book

• Why this knowledge can offer insight—but also keep wives stuck

• Real-life home examples of what each type might look like in daily life

• Encouragement for Christian wives navigating confusion and chaos

This episode offers education—not to label your husband—but to help you understand what you’re dealing with and why his drinking affects your heart and home either way.

If you want to read the full chapter regarding this in the Big Book of AA here is a link to the Big Book for free online on the AA website. Scroll down for Chapter 2. There is a Solution. (pp.17-29)

https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

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