Bah humbug
Lola sorry it is all happening at once around the holidays. It's hard to let go but sometimes it's the only thing to do. Stay strong!
Fitz, I always had a tree when I lived alone. I loved the lights, made things very cozy and comforting. This year I am trying to figure out how to have lights and a kitten at the same time lol
Fitz, I always had a tree when I lived alone. I loved the lights, made things very cozy and comforting. This year I am trying to figure out how to have lights and a kitten at the same time lol
I'm currently not speaking to my brother. (the only family i have left)
Stupid holidays.
...Could probably come up with constructive ways to fix this thing between us, but would rather stay mad for a while.
Still not drinking, though.
And congrats that you're not, either.
Stupid holidays.
...Could probably come up with constructive ways to fix this thing between us, but would rather stay mad for a while.
Still not drinking, though.
And congrats that you're not, either.
I am not sure if it can be fixed or if I even want to anymore, I tried to make things right with both families and they chose not work on things together...so be it. When I get pushed to a certain point I become evil with my words, its very rare this happens but my sister brought it out of me last week...then I was mad at myself....sigh...
Thanks Cas, I've always been the type who automatically think I don't deserve anything good in my life and I am working on changing that! Yes they have a negative effect on my life, such is life I guess, live and learn!
My evil mother used to say with contempt "you can choose your friends, but not your family". Wrong. I choose my friends, they treat me better!
My mother is in a class all her own. I look at that saying the same way, yes I can choose my friends thank GOD, cuz I sure didn't choose this dysfunction. Anyhow, I am most disappointed in all of this nonsense, could have been so different....sigh
Lola,
Cass is right, you deserve to be happy. A year ago I was hopping mad about something and drank more because of it, as I hadn't quit yet. I work harder at self control now....and a big part of that, is who I choose to be around. Family and holidays can really push our buttons.
Cass is right, you deserve to be happy. A year ago I was hopping mad about something and drank more because of it, as I hadn't quit yet. I work harder at self control now....and a big part of that, is who I choose to be around. Family and holidays can really push our buttons.
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Hi, Lola.
I feel for you - our closest relatives always know our weakest points and hit right on them. All my deepest scars in my soul come from my immediate family. Take care of yourself. You do deserve a good life, don't let anyone destroy this faith.
Take care.
I feel for you - our closest relatives always know our weakest points and hit right on them. All my deepest scars in my soul come from my immediate family. Take care of yourself. You do deserve a good life, don't let anyone destroy this faith.
Take care.
I relate to that. My deepest scars are all due to the family as well. These scars shaped my behaviour and attitudes for most of my adult life until I finally dealt with them. And the only way I could was to leave them all behind and start the healing process.
Have you thought about therapy to help you along? I did over 7 years and in hindsight, it was very helpful. At first I hated it though, but when I finally found the right therapist, she helped me a lot. I also found spirituality helped me through it...I'm not religious but I have a spiritual side and I delved into that most of the time when I had the motivation.
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