Tetra

I am just back from an AA meeting. This one is better. They were discussing the 7th tradition and the people were nice and friendly.

I went to see my addiction therapist today and he didn't mention rehab. I told him about my frustrations with AA and he said I was going to the wrong meetings and he suggested different ones. I did mention that I am looking for a new therapist and he suggested I could go to him for counselling as well. He said he would like me to check in with him more often and he was sad to hear about my relapse.

He wants to see me again tomorrow with my dad for a chat. I am afraid of this as I know my dad will cry. My dad will be home tonight.

I hardly slept last night and was rushing around all day. Exhausted now.
Sitting in front of the telly with pizza and a pint of milk. So not looking forward to tomorrow.

Ollie1124

Tetra - has your family ever gone to counseling as a whole? I was reading through some of your other posts about your mum & wondered if that has ever been a thought for your family.
(hugs)

Tetra

Yes, actually my addiction therapist wanted my mom to come along to some of our sessions but she refused.

Gilmer

If she refused, that will tell the therapist a lot right there! The therapist has a trained eye to cut through all the emotional crap and discern the thread of truth at the bottom.

ScottFromWI

These are exactly the types of things you need to be doing Tetra. Doing things that make sense for YOU and finding resources that work for you. Absolutely keep going to the meetings that you enjoy more, and i think your therapist has some wonderful suggestions. Don't worry one bit about what your parent's reactions might or might not be, that is their own cross to bear.

You should be very proud of yourself for taking these steps - keep it up.

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through Tetra, you can do this!!