I am currently struggling to stay clean and sober. I've been clean now for 5 months and 5 days. But, I split my weeks up 4 days of the week at home and 3 days of the week with my daughter who currently lives with Grandma. The people I live with half of the time are still stuck in active addiction and it can be really difficult for me sometimes to stay clean. I just wish I were able to escape this but I can't sadly. This is just the way it has to be for me at the moment. I'm so frustrated.
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You’re going to have to get out that environment!! I have been there!! I have been on my own place now for a year and the half!! I’m now able to focus on me!! I don’t even go around the people I was living with for years!! They are still stuck in their addiction as well!! Do whatever you have to do to protect your peace!! I went into a shelter to get out that environment!! The shelter put me in my own place and paid my bills for a whole year!! Because they knew I was ready to make a change
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Hi Jenn, I was in a situation where I was mentally falling apart, even sober. I thought I could live without the 2 things held dear. My ‘good’ job and my marriage. I lost both around a year sober. With the help of my support system, I made it through and am way better mentally, physically and spiritually than I have been in years. Stick to your journey. Be determined and reach out when you don’t need help, it makes it easier when you do need help. Things will work out and don’t be scared to step out on faith, not knowing if there is another step.
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If you are actively working a program then you will find that getting to lots of meetings will help. Read the Big Book and focus on your sobriety.
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