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Hello All!
I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your posts at this forum, because I've learned quite a lot from reading them. I'd like to say to ALL
I'm not here to overcome a drug of choice substance addiction within myself. I happened across this forum looking for information and answers to my questions regarding my fiance's addictions. I wanted to educate myself first hand as to what he might be experiencing, the hurdles he was jumping, the successes and the failures. So those who fit BOTH categories are hugely appreciated.
I also needed some support as a loved one of a struggling addict. Those of us who are intimately involved with an addict tend to get lost in the shuffle and drama with so much of our energy going toward the addict's needs, wants, desires that we become depleted of what it takes to care for ourselves and other loved ones/friends.
I think through it all, I've come to the conclusion that perhaps I'm addicted to one-sided relationships! It seems there are way too many of those in my life...non-nurturing, very demanding or emotionally unavailable relationships. Not just in terms of spousal/intimate but also among certain family members and casual friends.
I hope that my future posts are beneficial to the well-being of people who read them even as I expect to learn more from you-all.
Thanks for letting me join these forums. Right now I need the security of home (need to feel safe) as I tentatively reach out in effort to come out from under my own shell.
pj
I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your posts at this forum, because I've learned quite a lot from reading them. I'd like to say to ALL
I'm not here to overcome a drug of choice substance addiction within myself. I happened across this forum looking for information and answers to my questions regarding my fiance's addictions. I wanted to educate myself first hand as to what he might be experiencing, the hurdles he was jumping, the successes and the failures. So those who fit BOTH categories are hugely appreciated.
I also needed some support as a loved one of a struggling addict. Those of us who are intimately involved with an addict tend to get lost in the shuffle and drama with so much of our energy going toward the addict's needs, wants, desires that we become depleted of what it takes to care for ourselves and other loved ones/friends.
I think through it all, I've come to the conclusion that perhaps I'm addicted to one-sided relationships! It seems there are way too many of those in my life...non-nurturing, very demanding or emotionally unavailable relationships. Not just in terms of spousal/intimate but also among certain family members and casual friends.
I hope that my future posts are beneficial to the well-being of people who read them even as I expect to learn more from you-all.
Thanks for letting me join these forums. Right now I need the security of home (need to feel safe) as I tentatively reach out in effort to come out from under my own shell.
pj
Welcome Pajama! Happy you're here.
I'm guessing since you've been reading that you've found the friends & family section? Lots of good support in there! Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
I'm guessing since you've been reading that you've found the friends & family section? Lots of good support in there! Friends and Family of Alcoholics - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
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