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Old 10-25-2013, 11:16 AM
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gertie5474
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Thank you both for your reply. I am disappointed in him. And I do think that is an appropriate emotional response to the situation. However I do not let this define me or make me feel bad about myself like I had done before.

The reading thing is new. But even when he was using at his most (snorting vicoden was his DOC) he still played video games.

I have done some amount of research on addiction, and although he is sober, he has not done the work necessary for recovery. He relapsed and used less than 2 weeks ago, shortly after the friend got out of jail. He told me right away, and felt a great deal of remorse. He said he asked his friend not to offer him pills anymore.

He is high functioning addict. He rarely misses work, but doesn't pay his bills. He will probably lose his house soon.

I guess he hasn't hit bottom.

Would it be beneficial for him if I continued to encourage him toward recovery? Through inspirational texts and the like?
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