Originally Posted by jessiec

... my relationship with ABF that was dragging me down way more than lifting me up. We don't live together but have done so this week as my new place is being finished. Spending so much time together, I saw more of the addiction (which appears to be getting worse). It has taken me a long time to really get it ( new to alcoholism), but I'm finally realizing the only thing I can fix is me and the situation. It pains me because I love him dearly. My therapist said something that resonated yesterday: There is nothing loving about sitting around and watching someone self-destruct." The most loving thing I can do for him and me is let go.

Part of me is so sad.

And part of me is so relieved.

Thanks for listening!