Originally Posted by
contra 
kindeyes
thankyou for your words of wisdom. i attended my first nar anon meeting about a month ago and am planning to go again this week.
the meeting was not like i was expecting. it was better. if you havent gone to one you should. i started thinking more about taking care of myself afterwards, but as it has been several weeks i definately need to feel the comfort of the nar anon family. it is so difficult and painful going through the sadness and emotional pain. i know my AW does not empathize. funny, everyone at the meeting was going through stuff like me, where as everyone i know could not understand like they do.
I want this pain out of my heart and head. i want me back......
Good for you! Finding the support and understanding at a Nar-Anon meeting is a great step toward finding yourself again. Keep going back. You'll find a lot of support here on SR as well.
There is nothing more draining than emotional anguish. It steals our time, motivation, concentration......you name it. Dealing with addiction can drain us of our very lives if we let it.
You can take your life back.
gentle hugs
ke