partner of an addict
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partner of an addict
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and hope to find people in my situation. I am the partner of a meth addict who is currently getting sober. So far he has managed approx 5 weeks off meth (after a really messy rock bottom episode). I am attending group mettings for dealing with this so that I can help myself - as have classic codependency characteristics. Now that most of the drama is over and things are getting better I am still struggling with learning to trust again and find it really hard to talk to him about it as I dont want it to affect his recovery journey! Is there anyone else out there going through this too?? Is there a way I can address this with my partner gently? Any suggestions greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
AJ
I'm new here and hope to find people in my situation. I am the partner of a meth addict who is currently getting sober. So far he has managed approx 5 weeks off meth (after a really messy rock bottom episode). I am attending group mettings for dealing with this so that I can help myself - as have classic codependency characteristics. Now that most of the drama is over and things are getting better I am still struggling with learning to trust again and find it really hard to talk to him about it as I dont want it to affect his recovery journey! Is there anyone else out there going through this too?? Is there a way I can address this with my partner gently? Any suggestions greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
AJ
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: USA
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nice to meet you, aj. so are you going to alanon or something similar? my daughter is an alcoholic/addict, and alanon helps me.
i think it's fine for you to bring up your concerns with your partner, as long as you don't set a lot of expectations on his/her response.
recovery just takes time. so be patient with yourself and your partner.
keep reaching out! hugs, k
i think it's fine for you to bring up your concerns with your partner, as long as you don't set a lot of expectations on his/her response.
recovery just takes time. so be patient with yourself and your partner.
keep reaching out! hugs, k
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When I quit meth 10 years I was very depressed for several months. My whole nervous system was wired differently and I felt empty. Coffee couldn't wake me up. I was starving hungry but nothing brought me any joy for a long time. It steals something from you that doesn't come back right away. It takes time. Please be gentle with him as this one is really tough to stay off of. Welcome.
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