Thanks Natasia....I was trying to find a good thread to plop my butt down in and end the night with.
I am agnostic and attend Alanon.
I am well-versed in rational emotive therapy
In other programs I use I know of many alcoholics, addicts, with schizophrenia.
One of the greatest needs in dealing with addicts and the mentally ill,
and really anybody in our life is setting boundaries.
It can be as defined as stating if they are using they can no longer call me...blocking them...
to simply asking if it is alright to hug or touch....
boundaries let us react appropriately, or best -- not to react at all.
prevents verbal and physical abuse,
expresses our rights to privacy
In working with alcoholics/addicts first thing right up, even with my sponsor, we focus on recovery and ourselves -- relationship counseling, finances, medications, employment, housing, are all off limits....we don't ask for advice seek out a professional
Natasia sounds like you have moved on....
I think it would be helpful for all of us that you posted often
seems to me either it comes naturally for you, or you learned how to lead a positive life...an assertive life
Thank you...good night!