Hello there mastodon, and pleased to "meet" you
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Originally Posted by mastodon  .... This is my first post here and I am beginning my long journey to recovery or to find some sort of peace within myself ... |
Congratulations, and welcome to our little group. We're all on our own journeys, so you're in good company.
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Originally Posted by mastodon .... I just want to know where to go from here. ... |
Start by reading the "sticky" posts we have at the top of this forum. Then go to the forum "next door" and read their "sticky posts"
Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
After that get out your phone book and call the local office of al-anon. They have _wonderful_ books and pamphlets and are the experts on relationships with people that have a problem with alcohol. Check out a few of their meetings and see what you think of them.
That will keep you busy for awhile
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Originally Posted by mastodon .... I know I need to get therapy, will I ever be able to cope with my boyfriend drinking? ... |
I can't tell you if _you_ will. I can tell you that I know a lot of people in al-anon who cope just fine with their spouses' addiction.
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Originally Posted by mastodon .... How long will it take? ... |
Oh goodness. The general suggestion is that you focus on just the _first_ steps first. You have set out a big task for yourself, so take it easy on yourself.
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Originally Posted by mastodon .... I am at a very bad place with my depression and I don't know if I have the energy to get through all of my issues ... |
Well in that case can I suggest that your first step be to find a good counselor? That way you'll have some support and you can then decide what issues to work on first and which to work on later.
In any case, I'm glad you decided to join us.
Mike