Old 05-07-2016, 06:03 AM
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SoberLeigh
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Originally Posted by Dee74 View Post
I think your family are just worried about you BBB.

They may not know the most healthy way to react to that fear.

I know I had to prove to my family and my loved ones I was trustworthy.

That hurt - but honestly I hadn't been trustworthy in a very long time, so I understood I had to earn that trust back.

That doesn't make their actions right of course - but it's pretty common from families of an alcoholic to react in dysfunctional ways.

You may have to institute some boundaries like I did because, you're right - in the end it's your life and your business.

Are you staying sober through all this?

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^^^ Our ever-wise Dee; he always says it the best.

So glad that you have come back to us. You can always use us as your sounding board, BBB; we are solidly in your corner and want nothing more than to see you succeed and lead a rewarding, healthy and fulfilling life.
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