Going Homeless.
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What Marcher said.
I hope you change your mind about becoming homeless, Jim. I may be wrong... but I feel that it's a sort of escape... your mother criticizes you for drinking so you want out to continue drinking without being scrutinized. It's also a typical addict reaction: wanting instant result without the hard work invested (to get and stay sober, get your own place, etc). It's only going to make everything harder, if not impossible.
I hope you change your mind about becoming homeless, Jim. I may be wrong... but I feel that it's a sort of escape... your mother criticizes you for drinking so you want out to continue drinking without being scrutinized. It's also a typical addict reaction: wanting instant result without the hard work invested (to get and stay sober, get your own place, etc). It's only going to make everything harder, if not impossible.
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Hey Jim, it's good to hear from you. You sound angry Jim, and I know you've been unhappy and frustrated at home for a while. I get that.
I'm concerned though that decisions made in anger aren't always the right ones and you might actually end up in a worse position that you are now. The streets of London at night are unsafe and freezing cold at this time of year.
Why not make leaving home a plan to work toward? Your sobriety is precious, guard it with everything you've got. Moving out when you're angry and upset without a definite place to go to sounds like a knee-jerk emotional response rather than part of a bigger plan.
We all care about you Jim. Let us know how you are won't you? X
I'm concerned though that decisions made in anger aren't always the right ones and you might actually end up in a worse position that you are now. The streets of London at night are unsafe and freezing cold at this time of year.
Why not make leaving home a plan to work toward? Your sobriety is precious, guard it with everything you've got. Moving out when you're angry and upset without a definite place to go to sounds like a knee-jerk emotional response rather than part of a bigger plan.
We all care about you Jim. Let us know how you are won't you? X
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Jim, I had hoped you might have checked into SR by now as you've now passed the night and it's 11am-ish in London. It's bedtime for me here. I hope you have checked in somewhere and you've got support. If the laptop is working where you are please let us know.
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