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Join Date: Jun 2017
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Hi,
I've been recovering since 1987 'till last year. No real excuse for the relapse. I am retired and a caregiver for a 97 year old father and a bi-polar wife for 3 years. Also cared for my 90 year old mother 2 years before that until she died. I'm kind of stressed and overwhelmed lately and went back to the booze to self medicate. Funny thing is I'm a retired pastor and hospital and prison chaplain....and addiction counselor.
I've been recovering since 1987 'till last year. No real excuse for the relapse. I am retired and a caregiver for a 97 year old father and a bi-polar wife for 3 years. Also cared for my 90 year old mother 2 years before that until she died. I'm kind of stressed and overwhelmed lately and went back to the booze to self medicate. Funny thing is I'm a retired pastor and hospital and prison chaplain....and addiction counselor.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Welcome!
It does sound like you have a lot going on to care for your father and your wife. Are you able to get any help or care support so you can take regular breaks? I know you will find lots of support here.
It does sound like you have a lot going on to care for your father and your wife. Are you able to get any help or care support so you can take regular breaks? I know you will find lots of support here.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Welcome Overalls 
It's difficult for some of us to deal with life as it is - but we can absolutely change the way we react to things, or the things we use to cope.
Like Anna said - do you have support with the caregiving, or can you find some?
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It's difficult for some of us to deal with life as it is - but we can absolutely change the way we react to things, or the things we use to cope
.Like Anna said - do you have support with the caregiving, or can you find some?
D
It's hard being a caregiver, I know. I hope you have, or can get, some relief. I hope our support can help you get sober again for good.
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