quitforme79

So I was supposed to move in with my friend who bought a house. It would be a great opportunity for me to save money for my own home while getting ahead on debt. (My lease where I am is up Nov 1 btw). The person I am supposed to be moving in with likes to party. She smokes pot and drinks quite often. I know I can't live there. I asked to meet with her for breakfast today to discuss my plans to get my own apartment. I know what to say but I don't if that makes sense. I am low on cash and moving into my own place will set me back but I know it will be the best thing for me mentally. Any advice on how to tell my friend? I may lose her once I tell her I am in recovery now but I guess that's what happens and my sobriety has to come first....

Sapling

I would tell her that the most important thing in your life is recovery right now....And you just can't live being around alcohol and partying right now. A real friend wouldn't even question that.

quitforme79

That's true Sapling....when I was drinking I never even thought about having a drink around my friends in recovery. Hopefully she will understand and if not, that's ok too.

Sapling

Let us know how it goes....You have to take care of you now Quit...Nobody else.

pooky

Just tell her the truth. If you lose her as a friend then she wasnt such a good friend anyway. Have a good day and let us know how it went.

quitforme79

Thanks guys...will keep you posted