Hey Steve,
Just wanted to say that I too am really glad you're here. I agree with Chicory! For me also it was a really long process, letting go of my ex. When is it ever easy to let go of someone you love?? It doesn't matter whether it's drugs, another person, or death. It's not easy.
In my case, my ex did not survive his addiction, but I'm never sorry that I loved him. People in my life got angry at me too and I grew to be ashamed of the way I felt back then, and that did not help at all!
Now I realise they were just frustrated, esp the people that did really care about me, and I do understand why. But still my heart had it's own drum to beat.
Everyone here is in different situations. Sometimes people talk as if it's all the same, one addict is the same as another, one relationship is the same as another. I don't think that's so.
Take care, Steve xxx