"You need to protect your son, and you can't do that by remaining in the home with someone with his father's condition. Things may not have gotten physical yet, but you have no way of preventing that from happening in the future unless you leave. Your son is being impacted by seeing his dad behave in such a way, and while it is possible that your spouse's issues will be exacerbated if you leave, it isn't right to subject your kid to these conditions."
"Your son is being impacted by seeing his dad behave in such a way, and while it is possible that your spouse's issues will be exacerbated if you leave, it isn't right to subject your kid to these conditions. Furthermore, you are not responsible for what happens to your spouse and you don't need to wait for things to get worse before deciding to protect yourself and your child."
Protect the child by leaving a household where a parent's alcohol use disorder and depression create an unsafe, anxiety-inducing environment. Remaining risks escalation to physical abuse and continues emotional harm from witnessing threatening or self-harm statements. Leaving may worsen the parent's drinking or suicidal behavior, but protecting the child's safety and emotional well-being must take priority. The caregiver is not responsible for another adult's choices or outcomes. Begin planning an exit and prepare age-appropriate explanations for the child that emphasize the parent's need for help and the home's unsafety. Secure safety and support for both child and caregiver.
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