Captain Kirk

I know this is a silly question to ask, but does anybody else let their friends and/or family read what they say on here?
Part of me wants to let my mom and dad and grandparents know i'm trying to get better, but part of me feals ashamed. This is where I'm honest and I don't pretend or hide anything. I don't know if it's better, for them, to see me as just a poor lost soul or if they'd be better off knowing I'm doing my best to get better but then they'd know the truth of my shenanigans and my thoughts and feelings.
What do you do?
P-S: "telling people i use this forum?" is the best title i can come up with. I don't mean it as if it's something to be ashamed about. I love the people on this forum!

Astro

I think it's a personal decision, aldo. Most of my family and friends know that I use this forum, I've shared it with them before, but I doubt they read it very often. And even if they do, I have nothing to hide. But that's just my opinion, I'm not too rigid about protecting my anonymity or my history.

teej

What Astro said!

Jersey Nonny

My family and friends all know...but, then, most of them are in recovery, too. This is an "open" forum, so anyone in the world could wander in. It's even more anonymous than AA, because it isn't face to face.

Whether or not you choose to let them in on your efforts to recover is entirely up to you, but certainly not something to be ashamed of.

Aysha

When I have went into treatment I have given my cousins the access to my postings. There isnt anything my family doesnt know. I let them come and read my posts if they want. Because I want them to understand what goes on inside my mind. It might shed some light for them.
I am not on good terms with my father right now.
When I have posted on issues about him. I have sent him the link.
I am sure they dont make it a point to come and read. But they have.
And I have told counselors and what not that I use this board.
It is all up to you like Astro said.

reed

None of my friends or family know I use this forum. I told one of my bestfriends I was going to rehab the night before I left (as we were partying together) & I said "cya when I cya" when we bid farewell. I've talked to most my friends and family (cellie) since I reached sobriety but have not seen anyone cause I moved here from MD after the 'hab. This is my fav site to hang via my "Q," sure glad I found this place. I really get to speak my mind here (learn alot too and love to contribute) as I'm all alone...& I'd like to take this opportunity to say thanks to everyone & those who run this site.

Dean62

People figured out I needed help long before I did so it's no secret.

1963comet

If it makes you feel better that they know, by all means tell them. Seems like they would love to hear your progress.

nogard

Fanatstic answer, thanks

lovingseren

Once I sobered up, and moved forward into recovery, they found someone else to focus on. LOL

I was amazed to learn that the world did not revolve around me!

What a relief !!




Seren

TiredMama

I told my husband,mom, and sister about this forum and I am even trying to get them to participate.