BackandScared

Why is it 'picking at your resolve'? What does it make you feel? What is the trigger? What will alcohol help with? Try to answer in your head at least. Take time to see the urge pass by reflecting on the reasons.

Robert173

It's just seeing how easy it is to give up. Makes me feel not hopeless but ineffective. I guess.

biminiblue

Is there some reason why a 28 year old man is still living with you? Maybe it's time to limit your contact with a using addict. (?)

That would not be happening in my house.

BackandScared

It is very easy and scary that a trigger can be related to someone else's relapse, even if it is your son. Rationally, it should reinforce your resolve.
With 13 years behind you, you must have lots of experience on how to ride it out. Good luck.

Daisybelle

Welcome and congratulations on 13 years, I hope to be in that place one day. xx

BackandScared

I love your signature Daisybelle.

Robert173

I guess my son and I are at an infancy stage. His mother and I split 26 yrs ago. She is in a very abusive relationship that only worsened with me spending time with son. Our understanding was he would know his father but I couldn't come around if they wanted peace. I had slight medical issue and my youngest with another mother reached out to him. He asked if we could meet. He chose to stay realizing I wasnt the monster he thought. He has relatives on his mothers side when he gets couple weeks sobriety that have a knack for dragging him down. I wo t quit on him. We are working on getting him into treatment.

Robert173

When his using relatives found out he was going to AA they sorta led him astray. His resolve is weak. I want to be strong for both of us. But I have to keep my fortitude. Even after 13 years its not any easier. I m glad to be able to share here. Than you SR

Dee74

Best wishes to both you and your son Robert.
There's always support here if you need it
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Sober369

Welcome Robert! I have a son who is bipolar. When he's in his worst manic phase, he is also delusional and confused. He is 36, and there's not much I wouldn't do for him. I totally understand where your at with that. Hugs to you and I hope you get all the support you could want here on SR.

Robert173

It's just nice not to have that alone feeling anymore. I evaluate all the feedback and apply wut I can. It's just nice to have that. In my recovery community I m so used to being the support. I m so glad k gounf SR

Robert173

I m glad I found SR I meant. Sorry fat fingers.

NicLin

Robert, glad you're still coming on, this has been immensely helpful for me. The feedback is invaluable.

I am sorry about your son, but glad you are able to support him.

And 13 years, whew, I can't wait

Robert173

Having the opportunity to vent a little has been such a blessing. It is just another tool I can use in my recovery. Thank you SR

Robert173

At the start of another week. I want to thank you SR for being there. It has helped my anxiety quite a bit

Anna

I'm really glad you're feeling better and that SR is helping.

Robert173

Well another day in recovery is another day of happiness. Thank u SR for coming into my life

Robert173

It has been an amazing week in recovery. I thank the lord for all the support I have in my life. Each is a blessing. Finding SR really has anchored my life. Thank you! SR.

Robert173

It's been a while, life is life. The struggle never ends. I have been on the site but not much activity. I need SR I decided for me. So here I am back for more. Thank you SR for being in my life!

Dee74

Good to see you back Robert

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