gr8t2bme

I love my family and I want to move closer to spend more time with them but I am scared. They all drink and every get together revolves around drinking.

I am struggling to not drink. My sister and dad drink almost every night. When I am with my family I feel like an outcast. They are all drinking and having a great time. I go sit in another room and watch TV while they are laughing and enjoying themselves.

I am missing being near my family but I also want to maintain my sobriety.

Dee74

I think it's ok to take time out for yourself - grow your sobriety muscles as it were - and then start to interact again with your family. I did it that way.

Of course if you're already with your family right now, you'll have to grin and bear it I guess...

Stick by us tho - there's always support

D

Impurrfect

I'm a recovering addict. The family I live with includes a stepmom who really likes her opiates, something I once abused. While here, I've gotten clean (not in recovery), relapsed (my DOC was crack) and finally found recovery.

My being here is because of the consequences of my addiction - I can't afford a place of my own. However, I've learned that what stepmom does has no effect on my life. It took a while, there was some anger and jealousy as to why SHE could use but I couldn't. It didn't take too long, though, before I realized I really didn't want to be like her.

Like ((Dee)) suggested, when thinks get icky, I cling to SR for support. Family is important (most of the time) but recovery has to come first.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy