I am so grateful for you and even remembering me. Thank you so much for reaching out. Ok, long story short. In June, I took a CEO job in Los Angeles California. My wife and kids stayed In Michigan to finish up school. The plan was that they would move out to California after graduation. I was very lonely and depressed. I drank. In November I had a manic episode and completely fell apart. I quit the job, got in my car and came back to Michigan. The day I arrived, my wife was scared of me because I was so f@&ked up. I ended up in a psychiatric hospital for two months. I suffer from severe depression and anxiety. The week after discharge I went on a 5-day drinking bender. I was so drunk that my wife brought me to the ER and I was Re admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Because of my alcoholism and mental illness, my wife has left me and I’m currently unemployed, living alone in an apartment.
I don’t want to feel sorry for myself. I’m sick of being depressed. I’m attending AA meetings daily, going to therapy and trying to practice self love and self care. I’m also immersed into the AA community. I’ve applied for jobs and have had a few interviews. I’m on speaking terms with my wife, but my children have been hurt and refuse to speak with me. I’m taking it one day at a time. Life is so hard.
I’m finally back into a mental state that I will Re engage with our community. I really appreciate you so much.
Ouf. That is a lot. I wish you the best and I hope you’d get all the support you need. Along with it, I hope you’d find some peace and comfort. One day at a time…
It is so good to hear from u but im so sorry that u have had to go thru so much sounds like u have really stepped up to the plate and are putting in work with the daily mtgs and therapy and self love/care practices. Thats huge! I hope u continue to post on TS and have it as an extra support again we all care for u and want to see u doing well.
Hey Matt I talk to blackbird everyday, well kinda when we get a chance to chit chat, her schedule is a bit crazy, as is mine, so it’s usually message, hours later response lol.
Has anyone heard from Rockstarr Rob? I can try to reach out to him if you like
How sad, but I’m happy to read about to work you put in. I hope your kids will see that as well eventually. They need time for sure.
Welcome back, the only way is up now.
Hi @SoberWalker - Your support idk greatly appreciated. Yes, my situation is very sad. I can’t believe that this is my life? I’m taking responsibility and accepting my new reality. Very sad.
My bad I’ve been MIA I literally have to get back to work right now I’m in town for a week then back out of town. Thought Id drop in quickly to say hello to @2JTravNZ@Twizzlers@Juli1@everyone all is better now I was in a mental rut but I’ve been taking care of a lot of shit and things are better in the moment I’m still clean catch you all later love you guys
sounds like u have really stepped up to the plate and are putting in work with the daily mtgs and therapy and self love/care practices. Thats huge! I hope u continue to post on TS and have it as an extra support again 
we all care for u and want to see u doing well.
Yes, I’m so grateful for my AA community. Alcohol took away so much. I must stay sober. Thank you for listening.
