Originally Posted by
nobeam 
One day is down; and thanks for the welcomes and support yesterday all. During this morning coffee I'm having I started to wonder if day 2 will be harder than the first. One moment at a time as they say.
Anyhow I'm quite close to my mother and shes out of town, I know I'll tell her whenever it is she gets back. But the girlfriend just emailed me saying shes getting back tonight and wants to see me.
Big question is what and how do I tell he; if anything at all? Anyone else with experience in this?
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Be honest with everyone you know. There is nothing shameful in admitting you have an addiction and working to get healthy and sober. Hiding causes shame, and shame holds you back in recovery. Plus, having people know makes it more real and provides more accountability for you and your actions. Its helped me to stay on track, especially when I was just starting out.