Old 04-06-2009, 07:27 AM
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PoetryandHums
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Hey Lex!

I'm new, too, but in a very similar place in life to you, so I thought I'd introduce myself. Both of my parents are alcoholics, and I'm 21 and in college, as well, and also just starting to figure out things out a little bit. I don't know what your living space at your university is like, but having my own space (a tiny little single room) has made a huge difference to me: from being able to lock the door if I need to be alone or cry and knowing that I have control over that to being able to write notes to myself and leave them around for myself (by my phone: you are allowed to decide when this conservation is over). Of course, I've found therapy to be really helpful, too. I'm planning on going to my first Al-Anon meeting tomorrow, so I can't really give you advice about that, but maybe it's something to try. I think you're awesome for doing this work.
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