Hi Everyone,
My name is Darleen and I'm new to online chat for Nar-anon. I've been to a few support groups in my area, but time and location became a factor for me to continue. I really miss attending and talking out my fears, frustrations, hopes, etc… with other people like me. It's been months since I've reached out to anyone. My husband is my addict. We've been together for almost 10 years married for almost 2 and he's been an addict ever since I've known him. He's currently in rehab again(this is his 4th rodeo) and now I'm trying to work on me again. I came to nar anon last year when I attended family session at the 3rd rehab and I started to feel better and learn a lot about myself. So much of my focus had been on him, taking care of him, while letting myself. But when he relapsed-so did I. I'm feeling sad, hopeless, & lonely again and I know this is the time for me to reach out. One of the things that I've learned is that I can give myself the biggest "pitty party" and come down on myself really well. I'm determined to get out of this rut because I want to be better for myself. I want to learn how to work and live the steps and share to release and heal.
Hi Darleen. I am new to the online chats as well. I've never been able to go to a "live" chat but I hope to soon. My husband is also an addict. He has been for years but it started getting out of control 2 years ago when he wrecked his motorcycle. I was feeling the same way you mentioned. I was tried of always feeling down and depressed and only have negative things to talk about with my friends/family. I started seeing a counselor and man has that helped a lot! She has taught me different ways to look at situations and how to react to them. I feel so much better by letting go. Good luck in this roller-coaster journey.
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