Finding my strength
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Virginia
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Finding my strength
Hi All,
I've been dealing with the harsh reality that my partner and dear friend is an addict. I spent a year hiding behind excuses that she was just drawn to dangerous situations. The hardest part is not being able to help her. I feel so broken right now. She is on a downward spiral with prescription drugs, alcohol, illegal drugs, etc. and I wish she could make her way back up the spiral.
I've been dealing with the harsh reality that my partner and dear friend is an addict. I spent a year hiding behind excuses that she was just drawn to dangerous situations. The hardest part is not being able to help her. I feel so broken right now. She is on a downward spiral with prescription drugs, alcohol, illegal drugs, etc. and I wish she could make her way back up the spiral.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Welcome to SR Clarity. I'm glad you've reached out for some support for yourself.
Please check out the Friends and Family Forum, too. There are many who are dealing with a similar situation. I hope you'll find the help you're looking for.
Please check out the Friends and Family Forum, too. There are many who are dealing with a similar situation. I hope you'll find the help you're looking for.
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,754
Here are the forums Hevyn mentioned.Friends and Family of Substance Abusers - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
You'll find a lot of support here.
Its_me_jen
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Salina, Ks
Posts: 8,547
Welcome Clarity. I can relate to feeling powerless. It's a horrible feeling.
Check out the link least gave you. You'll find some great people here that can share some very helpful experience, strength, and hope with you.
Check out the link least gave you. You'll find some great people here that can share some very helpful experience, strength, and hope with you.
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