Because I haven’t brought myself to post it on social

Mental Health
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Because I haven’t brought myself to post it on social media :
Tears have been shed today. Simply not because recovery is amazing but simply because one cannot help another who does not want any help themselves. It rips me to pieces. Seeing a loved one suffer not only from depression but from alcohol addiction. Especially since they themselves have seen it first hand with their own child and have nearly lost their own child to suicide and addiction. (On multiple occasions) It is so hard to not beat myself up about this and not care, but heck I am HUMAN! I’ve come to terms that I can only say so much any more. They can only say “I’ll try to do better” so many more times. I hate it. I hate all of it. Addiction not only ruins lives it ruins families and relationships. Get the help you need as YOU are the only one who can get to where you need to be.

Tears dried. Venting done.
Thanks for listening Loosid family. :black_heart:

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#2

Good for you. Hope you feel better. Sadly, we can’t make others get sober. Only be there for them when they do. Keep venting. You doing the miracle and it’s all that matters. Hope you keep feeling better.

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#3

I can relate. I talked to my ex today, we split when I got sober and she wouldn’t. Her life has been so black for so long that she feels the pain but doesn’t actually notice it. I wish I could give her what I’ve gained in sobriety for a week so she could see.

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#4

I understand. I left a relationship because my sobriety wasn’t important and I learned that I will never be able to be with someone who drinks and I am perfectly ok with that. It’s sad. Really sad. But there is only so much we can do and say. I’m sorry you have to deal with that too.

#5

I feel this in the depths of my soul!!!! Thank you for posting this

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#7

It truly is heartbreaking seeing someone you care about so deeply go through the pain that you once have before. Knowing there is hope in recovery and it’s the best thing one can ever do for themselves. But in the end we are right and they need to want it just as bad.

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#8

Katie, welcome and Thank you for sharing. I totally agree with you and understand. I find it best to not talk with those that still have denial of there alcoholism but to show them the life they can live with the new life I live. I do discuss the joys I now have due to the 12 step program AA. There is a section in the big book that talks about how we Alcoholics can approach another Alcoholic. Chapter 7 Working with others. Lots of good info. Some of it may seem out dated. But it’s a good start. I hope and pray for those who still struggle in and out of the rooms. I pray they get the help they need. The wisdom to make a change.

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