Thank you for creating this post Maxine.
I was living on my own and it was super hard to quit and addiction. Like you mentioned, it is easier to slip up and not have anyone around to see it or call you out for it. It is possible. I now live with my brother who is hardly ever here so still like i have the space to myself.
Again, like you - i am able to see that i am doing this for myself. it really helps me solidify my freedom from addiction. I am learning more of who i am and how to deal with life’s struggles.
it is important to find connections and support as even if we are alone we do not need to do this journey alone. I am grateful for this community for that reason cause here among my sober companions i do not feel alone.
Hi, I have been isolating for 9 years now after a bad breakup. I have fought hard these 9 years for enough self enlightenment to have some sort of introspect into the kind of man i would like to be. I am still in the process of trying to reintegrate into society, and it feels like I have traveled through time into a twilight zone, where every drug addict in the universe seeks me out to tempt me back into that way of living. I really need some support.
Hi Benjamin,
Welcome to the community! Sounds like you’ve been through a lot. Have you ever tried NA, or counseling? I haven’t, so I’m not much help. This thread is pretty new, If you want, I suggest dropping in this daily checking in thread (I hope I did the link correctly, haven’t done it in awhile). It is usually very busy and probably a lot of people that can help.
Read around, a lot here, sometimes it takes a bit to figure it all out. I’m glad you’re here! Welcome!
Hey Lisa, I am going thru a very similar situation like yours. I am 30 days sober. My boyfriend started a relationship with a younger woman in the same house we Rent at. This drove me to drown in alcohol. I’ve been alone during this whole mess. I’m just glad that I sought the help I needed so badly. I was suicidal a few times but saved by the grace of God. I know my journey is just starting but I know it’ll be so worth it. Thanks!
Welcome @Lennon9 !
I’m glad you found us and happy to hear you sought help. Doing this alone rarely ever works.
I found drinking only magnified my suicidal thoughts when all I wanted to do was drown them. Crazy the tricks the addictive mind can play.
Wishing you the best on your journey and hoping you share it here with all of us.
