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Old 03-02-2012, 10:24 AM
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He gets to start over and be brand new again, and I'm just broken.
I can identify with that feeling, but want to let you know it's not true.

YOU can start over too by coming here, attending Naranon and/or Al-Anon. This how many of us have learned not only to cope with what our loved ones are doing but more importantly- learning to take care of ourselves first & formost.

I have a lot of anger towards him for putting me through this.
Once I realized my role- of being the 'go to' person or 'the helper' I discovered that alot of my pain was due to my own choices. In recovery we learn to detach in healthy ways whether that person is still in our lives or not.

There's alot of hope for you and many of us have felt 'broken' too. Keep reading as many posts as you can- especially those who have direct/similar experience behind them.

I'm so glad you decided to come here to share. Welcome to SR.
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