Hey y’all, I really need some support. I’m really upset. I’m sick of my family not caring about me being sober and healing like I feel so dismissed by them and they don’t care that im sober and trying and alive. Like I almost died from overdoses and a serious withdrawal seizure and nobody cares. I just feel like it’s impossible to heal in this environment, like even though progress can be silent sometimes it’s still progress and it counts, like every day I’m even alive and Sober is a blessing. i’m so sick of this and the abuse. I’m gonna be a year sober on June 14. I just feel like sometimes I don’t get the credit that I deserve. I did this for me. I got Sober for me, but my mom telling me I won’t amount to anything hurts still and my dad dismissing me also hurts. It’s like I don’t have the support system and my mom always calls me crazy even though I’m doing perfectly fine like I’m sick of being the “crazy one” just because I struggled with addiction and mental health. I just wish my family would give me some credit and some support and understanding. I can’t turn to anyone in my house and I feel like I’m really alone. I’m just sick of the abuse just because I’m an addict they use it against me. Everybody does. does anybody else deal with this?
Your not crazy. I am 3 years and 6 months sober. It does get better. I know that is said a lot but it will get better.
Like you said, you did this for you and you are doing an amazing job! A year sober is something you should be incredibly proud of 
. Sometimes families don’t understand, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t doing an awesome job!
It is hard for others that haven’t experienced addiction to understand what we are going through and the battle that we fight. I have given those around me grace and patience to come around knowing that I have hurt them. My best support system is from other alcoholics that do get it and will do anything in their power to help another alcoholic. You’re doing great! Keep it up and stay on the path for you.
Keep doing what your doing. Im going through this too and its from my 4 boys and my dad. I can't even go to my son's wedding which breaks my heart but I've been praying and Gods getting me through it on hour at a time. Hang in there and dont give up, this too shall pass.
Thank you 
and congratulations on your sobriety
Thank you so much and exactly like even if progress is silent it’s STILL real and real progress
Thank you so much that’s very kind of you to say I really appreciate that:heart: and you’re so right. The only support system I have is other addicts as well and other addicts are incredible people with the biggest hearts and a level of empathy that not many people have it sucks how judged we are:pleading_face: but as long as we know our truth, that’s all that matters!
It doesn’t matter to everyone else as much as it matters to us. That’s just something we have to realize that in the end it’s about doing right for ourselves first. If others don’t see it or support you that’s on them. Keep up the good work! One year is great stuff
Thank you so so much that was very sweet. I’m sorry that’s been going on with you, but we’re gonna get through this together! You got this!! Thank you so much for the support. Sending all my love and I’m very proud of you. I hope you know that someone is proud of you.
You said it! Normies are overrated. 
That’s so true, for real HAHA
Hang in there! I have over a year and my kid’s still sometimes doubt what I say.
It does get easier. It’s easier said than done to make that your motivation but with each day more motivation keeps your mind more stable and before you know it, they’ll realize that they were wrong.. keep it up youre so worth it.
Gram E from Jersey
Thank you that is beyond kind! I needed that:heart:we both got this and we will stay sober for us and love ourselves no matter what also congrats on over a year sober that’s amazing !
First, congratulations for coming up on one year, thats accomplishment that no one can take away from you. The only person who can change your accomplishments is you. Family only remembers the old you, they don't want to recognize the new you in your recovery because they think that you will go back to the way you use to be. But that's ok, why? Because while you are in your recovery one day at a time, and there are no slips or relapse which they are waiting for, but when you show them that they are wrong, what can they say then? Nothing, but finally realize that you are serious, faithful and true to yourself, God and to your recovery then they will see the new you. Remember, you are still trying to gain their trust and respect back, it takes time. Stay focused on your recovery and live everyday, "one day at a time".
I've come to realize that can only clean my side of the street.Wjat others think of me is there problem not mine.I believe the twelve step program and the spiritual principles should be taught to everyone even those who are not in recovery. Maybe then the world would be a better place for everyone.You are an amazing miracle and you can carry the message to those who are still suffering. We can only change ourselves to the best of our ability and if our family and friends can't see our progress then we should pray for their ignorance and not judge them for there shortcomings. I'm proud of you and you are a great accomplishment
Keep your foot on the gas peddle and things will keep getting better with your higher power and your faith you will succeed and thats what matters.
It's hard to build back trust, They see the old you and not the new. Just keep pressing on, remember, You are doing this for You not to please them..My advice is, try to do some meetings and.meet people who will support you and your effort. Once you are socializing and meeting like minded people you will not care what negative people think. You can do this, Stay strong, you don't want to go back to your old ways, It only leads to death! Take care.
Like you said you did this for you! Congratulations , so who cares what others think ? Try service work, help others in need , the ones that are still struggling.
Thank you I appreciate that. You definitely definitely right. It does take more time and I understand that it’s just hard but you know what I’ll keep pushing through and I’ll definitely prove them wrong. Thank you.
I 100% agree with you that was very beautiful what you just said and it’s very very very true. I’m a very spiritual person and I feel like spirituality should be taught to everyone. I agree. and you’re right at the end of the day I can’t change anybody but me so I’m just gonna keep making myself a better person and if people don’t like it then that’s their problem. I’m actually very confident in myself and I love myself and you’re totally right as long as I’m happy with myself and I trust myself than who cares. and trust me I don’t care what others think at all. It’s just really hard having my family around me constantly because I live in the same house as them putting me down. It just gets old you know and thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.