Someone tell me what this is...Process or Steps or WHAT??
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Someone tell me what this is...Process or Steps or WHAT??
Havent talked to the x for months. Today at work I answered his phone call.
I could tell he was very depressed from the tone of his voice.
Said he has had a drink since Christmas
And hasnt had no medical attention since
From a 5th a day to 0....Does make me worry
And I did suggest that he seek medical attention
We discussed some financial matters that needed attention
before he goes into a 90 rehab
For the first time in 16 years, I heard "honesty" in his voice
I spoke to him about recovery, getting sober, getting honest
just like I would with any other alcoholic
I was straight forward and called an ace, an ace
When he began to cry, I didnt get sad, I said what was on my mind
He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last year, was because I didnt give him no support when he came home from rehab.I didnt blink an eye. I told him straight up, what I thought of that..*admit, a tiny bit of Grrrr....
It's the weirdest feeling, I dont know what it means....
It was like talking to a stranger, or like I would was talking to another
alcoholic/addict.
I had no real emotional attachment
I told him that I could not talk to him everyday. I am no longer married to him
and to be honest, it's hard to be your friend. But today, I found it in my heart, to talk to you as I would another alcoholic who just needed someone to listen to them and share your sad thoughts. He cried like a baby thru out most of the conversation.
I told him to quit crying and to give Thanks to God he has given you one more chance to live and get sober. Its your choice to lay there and cry or pick up your ass and do something about it. I wished him luck on finding his recovery and his new journey of life. Usually, if I heard him cry, it would
break my heart. It does hurt to a point, but its different this time.......
What is this?? Is it part of the process, healing, crazy, cold, what is it???
I could tell he was very depressed from the tone of his voice.
Said he has had a drink since Christmas
And hasnt had no medical attention since
From a 5th a day to 0....Does make me worry
And I did suggest that he seek medical attention
We discussed some financial matters that needed attention
before he goes into a 90 rehab
For the first time in 16 years, I heard "honesty" in his voice
I spoke to him about recovery, getting sober, getting honest
just like I would with any other alcoholic
I was straight forward and called an ace, an ace
When he began to cry, I didnt get sad, I said what was on my mind
He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last year, was because I didnt give him no support when he came home from rehab.I didnt blink an eye. I told him straight up, what I thought of that..*admit, a tiny bit of Grrrr....
It's the weirdest feeling, I dont know what it means....
It was like talking to a stranger, or like I would was talking to another
alcoholic/addict.
I had no real emotional attachment
I told him that I could not talk to him everyday. I am no longer married to him
and to be honest, it's hard to be your friend. But today, I found it in my heart, to talk to you as I would another alcoholic who just needed someone to listen to them and share your sad thoughts. He cried like a baby thru out most of the conversation.
I told him to quit crying and to give Thanks to God he has given you one more chance to live and get sober. Its your choice to lay there and cry or pick up your ass and do something about it. I wished him luck on finding his recovery and his new journey of life. Usually, if I heard him cry, it would
break my heart. It does hurt to a point, but its different this time.......
What is this?? Is it part of the process, healing, crazy, cold, what is it???
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His crying is most likely caused due to his coming off something, possibly pill withdrawal.
Sounds like you are moving forward in your recovery from codependcey. You are not cold,it's time for you to move on without remorse.
Sounds like you are moving forward in your recovery from codependcey. You are not cold,it's time for you to move on without remorse.
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I think you did good!
You were present, helpful, and supportive. Good on you!
You did not take his depression, recovery, emotional instability onto yourself. You let him own his own emotions. You didn't try to fix or heal him.
Outstanding!!
Your recovery looks good on you!
You were present, helpful, and supportive. Good on you!
You did not take his depression, recovery, emotional instability onto yourself. You let him own his own emotions. You didn't try to fix or heal him.
Outstanding!!
Your recovery looks good on you!
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You are not cold, or crazy.
When I accepted that XA's reality was not my reality I was less emotional about everything. I was not the one being a drunken clown night after night. I did not create all the trouble and chaos. He made the choice of drinking every stinkin day and he deserved all the consequences that went along with his actions.
I think it is wonderful that your ex husband is sober and I wish him continued sobriety. I think you are entitled to feel anyway that you want. You are the one who had a front row seat to view his actions on a daily basis. Just because he is sober today, does not erase what you have lived.
I think you are healing just fine. Being an emotional hot mess everyday is not healthy. I say good for you. Enjoy your life !!!!!!!
When I accepted that XA's reality was not my reality I was less emotional about everything. I was not the one being a drunken clown night after night. I did not create all the trouble and chaos. He made the choice of drinking every stinkin day and he deserved all the consequences that went along with his actions.
I think it is wonderful that your ex husband is sober and I wish him continued sobriety. I think you are entitled to feel anyway that you want. You are the one who had a front row seat to view his actions on a daily basis. Just because he is sober today, does not erase what you have lived.
I think you are healing just fine. Being an emotional hot mess everyday is not healthy. I say good for you. Enjoy your life !!!!!!!
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What is it?
It's recovery Baby!!!!
Originally Posted by BobbyJ 
Havent talked to the x for months. Today at work I answered his phone call.
I could tell he was very depressed from the tone of his voice.
Said he has had a drink since Christmas
And hasnt had no medical attention since
From a 5th a day to 0....Does make me worry
And I did suggest that he seek medical attention
We discussed some financial matters that needed attention
before he goes into a 90 rehab
For the first time in 16 years, I heard "honesty" in his voice
I spoke to him about recovery, getting sober, getting honest
just like I would with any other alcoholic
I was straight forward and called an ace, an ace
When he began to cry, I didnt get sad, I said what was on my mind
He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last year, was because I didnt give him no support when he came home from rehab.I didnt blink an eye. I told him straight up, what I thought of that..*admit, a tiny bit of Grrrr....
It's the weirdest feeling, I dont know what it means....
It was like talking to a stranger, or like I would was talking to another
alcoholic/addict.
I had no real emotional attachment
I told him that I could not talk to him everyday. I am no longer married to him
and to be honest, it's hard to be your friend. But today, I found it in my heart, to talk to you as I would another alcoholic who just needed someone to listen to them and share your sad thoughts. He cried like a baby thru out most of the conversation.
I told him to quit crying and to give Thanks to God he has given you one more chance to live and get sober. Its your choice to lay there and cry or pick up your ass and do something about it. I wished him luck on finding his recovery and his new journey of life. Usually, if I heard him cry, it would
break my heart. It does hurt to a point, but its different this time.......
What is this?? Is it part of the process, healing, crazy, cold, what is it???
I could tell he was very depressed from the tone of his voice.
Said he has had a drink since Christmas
And hasnt had no medical attention since
From a 5th a day to 0....Does make me worry
And I did suggest that he seek medical attention
We discussed some financial matters that needed attention
before he goes into a 90 rehab
For the first time in 16 years, I heard "honesty" in his voice
I spoke to him about recovery, getting sober, getting honest
just like I would with any other alcoholic
I was straight forward and called an ace, an ace
When he began to cry, I didnt get sad, I said what was on my mind
He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last year, was because I didnt give him no support when he came home from rehab.I didnt blink an eye. I told him straight up, what I thought of that..*admit, a tiny bit of Grrrr....
It's the weirdest feeling, I dont know what it means....
It was like talking to a stranger, or like I would was talking to another
alcoholic/addict.
I had no real emotional attachment
I told him that I could not talk to him everyday. I am no longer married to him
and to be honest, it's hard to be your friend. But today, I found it in my heart, to talk to you as I would another alcoholic who just needed someone to listen to them and share your sad thoughts. He cried like a baby thru out most of the conversation.
I told him to quit crying and to give Thanks to God he has given you one more chance to live and get sober. Its your choice to lay there and cry or pick up your ass and do something about it. I wished him luck on finding his recovery and his new journey of life. Usually, if I heard him cry, it would
break my heart. It does hurt to a point, but its different this time.......
What is this?? Is it part of the process, healing, crazy, cold, what is it???
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not cold at all! that's awesome and where i aspire to be in the future with certain people in my life. you were kind and helpful, but you let him be with his struggle without trying to make it "better" for him in that way i know i have done - soothing a crying partner, assuring i'll be there always, extending myself beyond my emotional or financial or mental capacity, and thinking all of that will earn me love and make them better. never has! just made me crazy!
way to go. whatever you are doing is working
way to go. whatever you are doing is working
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It is YOUR RECOVERY!!!!!!!
No, your ABSOLUTELY not cold or crazy.
[QUOTE]He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last yea His problem, not yE]
He's still 'blaming'. His problem, not yours.
What an excellent job BobbyJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love and hugs,
No, your ABSOLUTELY not cold or crazy.
[QUOTE]He told me the reason he failed to stay sober last yea His problem, not yE]
He's still 'blaming'. His problem, not yours.
What an excellent job BobbyJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love and hugs,
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Awww Crap...I cried reading all of your comments. Thank You!!!
I was confused on what all of that meant
It was such a "peace" I cant even explain it
Having a couple of hours to re-hash the conversation in my pea brain
I came to this:
It was his somewhat "honesty" that made me feel different. I've
had so much "anger" built up, not just angry pain, but angry because
he refused to accept the fact he was an alcoholic and angry
because he still wanted to blame everything on me and my kids.
He tried alittle bit of that crap on me today, but a year later, he
messed with a chick in recovery - I let go of the anger and actually
felt compassion, not guilt, compassion for another human being.
"Compassion" is so much of who I am and what I am about.
It was against my nature, not to have compassion for him...It caused anger!
Today, I found compassion for my xah. I found peace!
Good Lord, I pray that I stay on this level of serenity for more than a day! lol
Because it is actually the best I have felt in a year...
For the first time in a year, I cant wait to go to bed to sleep, instead
of going to bed to hide from the pain......
"OH YEAH, BIG DADDY Cyranoak"...>Double Thumbs Up!! >> Truly an alcoholic and/or codependent response... < Just about peed my pants laughing...
I was confused on what all of that meant
It was such a "peace" I cant even explain it
Having a couple of hours to re-hash the conversation in my pea brain
I came to this:
It was his somewhat "honesty" that made me feel different. I've
had so much "anger" built up, not just angry pain, but angry because
he refused to accept the fact he was an alcoholic and angry
because he still wanted to blame everything on me and my kids.
He tried alittle bit of that crap on me today, but a year later, he
messed with a chick in recovery
- I let go of the anger and actuallyfelt compassion, not guilt, compassion for another human being.
"Compassion" is so much of who I am and what I am about.
It was against my nature, not to have compassion for him...It caused anger!
Today, I found compassion for my xah. I found peace!
Good Lord, I pray that I stay on this level of serenity for more than a day! lol
Because it is actually the best I have felt in a year...
For the first time in a year, I cant wait to go to bed to sleep, instead
of going to bed to hide from the pain......
"OH YEAH, BIG DADDY Cyranoak"...>Double Thumbs Up!! >> Truly an alcoholic and/or codependent response... < Just about peed my pants laughing...
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