Hi there! I am completely new to all of this. I am the child of two addicts (1 recovering and the other, who knows). I found out that they were using when I was 16, I am now 23. It was something that I wanted to hide. I was ashamed, angry, sad, self loathing, anxious, seriously everything. For the past year or so I've been grappling with the idea of seeking help. I didn't really want to talk about it. Until now. So I am here to heal and grow. Looking for some advice and people who have gone through similar experiences.
Hi arethap, welcome!
My Mum suffers from multiple addictions so I can truly relate to how you feel. Just so you know all the emotions you have been feeling are pretty normal. For many years I thought if she truly loved me why she wouldnât just stop. It took a long time before I understood that her addiction really didnât have anything to do with me. Something that helped me greatly is the Three Cs, we didnât cause it, we canât control it, we canât cure it. This became a daily mantra for me.
Also, it helped greatly to chat with others who understood how I felt and what I was going through. I encourage you to pop into the chat room and talk with people who understand. Meetings are very helpful even if you just want to listen. Donât be afraid to reach out to members of the group. They are a very warm and welcoming bunch.
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Hope to meet up with you in the chat room or at a meeting very soon.
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