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Old 10-24-2009, 10:49 AM   #2 (permalink)
DesertEyes
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Hi there LiveLikeGold6, and pleased to "meet" you

Living with somebody who is active in their addiction is a nightmare. I did that for several years with me ex who was addicted to pills. I'm never doing _that_ again !!!

As to what to do for the next few months until you move out, have you tried al-anon? Lots of people suggested it to me, but I was quite stubborn and didn't go until I was desperated. Wish I had gone sooner as it has done me a world of good. We have a related forum right here on SR

Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Al-anon are the experts on living with an active alkie. They have concepts like "detachment" and "boundaries" that saved my sanity. They use the same 12 steps as all the other "step-programs" so I felt right at home when I walked in. Check them out, maybe you'll find something helpful.

Mike
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