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Just left a relationship due to alcohol/pot addiction. Dealing with heartache and loneliness but taking care of myself in healthy ways, including my meditation practice, reading dozens of books, articles, blogs, and websites on the subject. I fell in love big time, and it doesn't happen often for a widow of 66. So now, I'm here for support: both to give and to receive. Am learning a lot. Some days I have perspective and some acceptance. Other days, like yesterday, I can only cry. Didn't know I was capable of so many tears. But the emotional catharsis helps, too. In some ways, it's good that we have had a long distance relationship. I live in OR and he lives in CA. It made it easier for ABF to hide out, but our real-time, in person relationship revealed the extent of the problem. I am also in an addiction recovery book circle through my Buddhist sangha. Extremely helpful for me to look at my OWN addiction/compulsion around the relationship. I thought I went to learn about HIM, but, of course, it's about me, too. thanks for being here, all your courageous people!
Hello wylderose,
This sounds fascinating to me!
Welcome to the forum and yes, it is about you.
I have just recently found how just letting the tears out is so helpful (I am 54).
I feel relaxed and a little sleepy after a big cry, but kind of clear too.
anyway, hello!
Beth
I am also in an addiction recovery book circle through my Buddhist sangha. Extremely helpful for me to look at my OWN addiction/compulsion around the relationship.
Welcome to the forum and yes, it is about you.
I have just recently found how just letting the tears out is so helpful (I am 54).
I feel relaxed and a little sleepy after a big cry, but kind of clear too.
anyway, hello!
Beth
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