Originally Posted by
joedris 
Matt, Turning your back on the unrealistic demands and expectations of others is a good thing. But don't turn your back on the people themselves. Friends and family are important. Don't burn your bridges. Hopefully, they will recognize that you are only asserting your independence and not permanently casting them from your life. I hope you recognize this also.
joedris..........I'm NOT making an attempt to slam your post so please don't take this personally.
While friends and FAMILY are important, they can also be damaging at the same time. Taking a step or a few steps back, setting up boundaries that are healthy for your recovery, I feel, are sometimes very necessary.
It took me a long time to get that I come first in my life. Thanks for letting me share.