silentlake

sometimes i feel like im lost in a sea of addicts. its hard to stay sober for sure. i used to rock the program for many yrs. but where i live now, is hard to get to meetings and i havent been to one in about 8 yrs.
ive been sober for a year and a bit. when i realized i was sober over a year it suprised it. i feels like a month. and usually im good, but lately ive felt weak. i thought maybe i could find some support here.
i have alot to lose if i fail. kids, grandkids.
the hardest thing for me is having ppl around who are active addicts, and watching them fall. ive had some really bad experiances. really bad.
by DOC is cocaine mostly.
i could really use a sober friend who is supportive of my struggle. i am told that i am very supportive too.

badger257

Welcome to SR! This is a great place to find some support that you are seeking.

saoutchik

Welcome to SR silentlake! Lots of supportive people here. If you found meetings helpful in the past perhaps you could search for some online meetings, they are probably not as good as F2F but better than none at all.

Good luck

Anna

Hi and Welcome,

I'm glad you are here and seeking support. Maybe it would be helpful to distance yourself from the addicts in your life, at least for awhile.

Dee74

You;re certainly find support here silentlke

Like Anna tho, I had to distance myself from the active addicts in my life - is that something thats possible for you?

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PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Silentlake!!

Hevyn

We're very glad to have you with us, Silentlake. Plenty of encouragement to be found here.

jimy

Welcome

biminiblue

I would have to get away from the addicts in my life or they would pull me down with them, I'm afraid.

Can you make your home a safe place where no addicts are allowed?

Welcome to the site.