Been tough.. sobriety #1 propriety!

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Been living with family for 12 years.. in a full basement apartment (I paid to refinish). They are older, was supposed to get the house. They don’t like that I’m sober- and don’t want to be in there cult religion they also drink daily
Been making my life absolutely miserable Shunning me. I’m moving for sanity and peace. It’s very sad, it’s my family. I’m grateful I have support. It’s been extremely difficult! Reliving old family trauma as I’m going though it.. abandonment, chaos. I would drink to join the family disease…can’t do it anymore!! I want to be sober!!! I’m choosing myself and trusting the process.

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#2

That is a tough spot you are in. It’s inspiring to see you choose sobriety and get unstuck. Recognizing you have a choice, and putting it into action is huge!!! I’m sorry for the pain, but in the end what you are doing to make your life better is what recovery is all about! Congrats!!!

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#3

Thank you. I have a lot of support and an awesome HP :purple_heart:

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#4

Nice job in removing yourself from a tough situation! :muscle:

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#5

It’s really difficult to maneuver through the jungle of craziness that defines our relationship with our family. Toxic environments are just that-toxic. Congratulations on choosing YOURSELF First!! It’s certainly not being selfish, just hard choices and separation from environments that hinder your recovery!!

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#6

Thanks…. nice wording jungle of craziness :+1:. I like that.

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#7

It's always you first then everyone else. Sucks to put it that way but it has to be that way. Congrats

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#8

Thank you

#9

Thank you, sobriety, for giving me choices and clarity to do what is best for me in these tough situations

#10

Leigh Ann, this is why we talk about it, you just helped someone by sharing. We are all different from can share similar experiences. I go to the meetings for this reason. Keep it up and don't hesitate to reach out.

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#11

I get this share. My family on one level is supportive but at another level some drink and kinda avoid me others drink in front of me. All in all it’s a family disease like someone said, codependency. The sibs don’t want to look at this either. Lol. Oh well my only legitimate work involves me and my own side of the street.

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