Why does drinking seem to escalate every holiday season — and why does it feel so lonely for the wife watching it happen?

In this episode of Wife on the Rocks, we sit down together for an honest conversation about why alcoholics often drink more at the holidays and what that increase actually looks like inside a marriage.

This interview explores: • Why the holidays give alcoholics “permission” to drink more • How alcohol is easier to hide this time of year • Why others don’t notice — but wives always do • The tunnel vision addiction creates, especially around drinking opportunities • How wives are focused on kids, meaning, and traditions while alcohol becomes the priority • Why alcoholics often encourage others to drink to deflect attention • What it feels like for a wife to watch this happen year after year

We also share a personal Christmas story where drinking escalated, an attempt to stop was made, and how confusing and painful that experience was for both of us. It’s a raw look at how alcoholism, anxiety, and the pressure of the holidays collide, leaving wives feeling unseen and emotionally abandoned.

If you’ve ever thought: • “Why does he drink so much more right now?” • “Why does no one else seem to notice?” • “Why am I the only one affected by this?”

This episode will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface — and remind you that your experience matters.

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