How do Women Hide Their Alcoholism?
There are a number of ways in which women tend to mask their alcohol addiction. As their addiction deepens, they actually become quite skillful at these techniques, leaving many loved ones blindsided when the issue inevitably comes to light. For the busy, multi-tasking woman, hiding alcohol consumption comes down to a matter of timing. They prepare meals for the family and get their husbands and kids ready for work and school respectively. Then, once everyone is out the door, and they are alone, they are free to start drinking. For women who see their lives as unfulfilling, or feel trapped in their traditional gender roles, this is a chance to escape reality – and pursue a more independent path – albeit a highly destructive one. Some women are unable to schedule their drinking with such tight control. For them, it becomes a never-ending effort to mask the smell of alcohol on their person. These individuals will engage in a number of “stealth” techniques to hide the activity, including
