Breaking it to the family?
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Breaking it to the family?
I was wondering what advice you guys might have about telling your family about your problem? My mom is both real judgemental and supportive. I don't know what side I will invoke when I break her the news. I'm going to need her patience in this matter since I'm currently living with her and going to school. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
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Hmm, that's a tough one.
I chose to not tell anyone what I was doing. For me, it worked much better that way and I was able to keep the focus on myself. I definitely couldn't have afforded to listen to any put-downs from anyone at that time.
If you feel you need to tell your mother, I do hope she supports you.
I chose to not tell anyone what I was doing. For me, it worked much better that way and I was able to keep the focus on myself. I definitely couldn't have afforded to listen to any put-downs from anyone at that time.
If you feel you need to tell your mother, I do hope she supports you.
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Yeah, I keep on debating back and forth on whether I should or not. I think she knows I have a problem, or at least won't be surprised by it. I don't know. I'm about to go talk to her so I will let you guys know.
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It went very well. She was nothing but supportive. We are going to figure out how to get me some counseling and I'm going to start attending AA meetings. I'm really hoping that works, but I will go into treatment if I need to. I feel like the world was lifted off my shoulders even though I know the hard work is yet to come. Thanks for the Welcome Carol.
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Bud, that is just great!
Yes, there is a lot of hard work to come, but you've taken a huge step tonight. You will get through this and be able to move forward and have a wonderful, sober life.
Yes, there is a lot of hard work to come, but you've taken a huge step tonight. You will get through this and be able to move forward and have a wonderful, sober life.
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So glad your mom was understanding. I was about ready to give advice and seen you already got it and talked with your mom. Boy, they are fast at answers here.
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I'm really glad it went well with your mom.
You did the right thing by telling her, she deserves
to know what's going on if you're living with her.
My mom is the same, very supportive and there for me every step
of the way.
Have you started going to meetings or anything?
Britt x
You did the right thing by telling her, she deserves
to know what's going on if you're living with her.
My mom is the same, very supportive and there for me every step
of the way.
Have you started going to meetings or anything?
Britt x
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