Need Suggestions
Hello! I am, of course, new to this site so I will start by a quick introduction. I am a 42 year old female. I consider myself an alcoholic just because alcohol is my drug of choice although I am an equal opportunity user (if I have the opportunity I will use it).
On Nov 13th I entered treatment at the urging of my family. I knew I needed help and went in with an open mind. It turned out to be a very positive experience and I came out 30 days later more than ready to work a program of recovery. And then life smacked me in my face.
I came home to find my apartment robbed of everything: furniture, appliances, clothing, jewelry, every toy my 5 year old son had etc... I tried to use the suggestions I had learned at rehab to handle it. I tried to use meditation and gratefulness and it was working for me. I was planning out my meeting schedule.
To make a long story short,then it was discovered that my downstairs neighbors were involved in the robbery and I used that as an excuse to drink which got me an aggravated menacing charge and 10 days in the county jail. When they say your addiction picks up right where it left off, they are not kidding. That one time resulted in my first time in handcuffs, let alone in jail at Christmas.
Anyway, I cannot return to my apartment and am staying with my father out in the middle of nowhere. He doesn't understand how important meetings are to my recovery and is not willing to give me a ride. I plan on buying a vehicle soon but until then welcome any suggestions or words of encouragement you all may have. Happy Sober New Year!!!