Old 01-12-2012, 04:31 PM
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Impurrfect
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(((90210))) - Welcome to SR, though I'm sorry for what brought you here.

My first recommendation would be to read through other threads in this forum. There are a whole lot of people who have, or are, dealing with loved ones who are addicts.

I'm a recovering addict, but also had 3 ex bf's who were also addicts, so I know both sides of the "addiction fence".

Addiction is a life-long disease. We A's (addicts/alcoholics) CAN choose recovery and do well, but there is no guarantee. I'm going on 5 years in recovery, but that is through MY choice and MY actions. My last bf had no desire for recovery and I had to let him go.

It's perfectly okay to not want to deal with this. I know many people would advise you to "run like he!!". It's YOUR decision on what you want to do, but this is a GREAT place to learn about addiction and what it entails. Regardless of what you decide, we are here for you.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy
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