Current Life Lesson: I cannot be angry with someone for not

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#1

Current Life Lesson:

I cannot be angry with someone for not understanding what my experience is like.
I thought I knew this already.

I'm upset with my boyfriend because I'm experiencing a triggering circumstance in my day and I wanted his "help" I guess... Wrong word, because all I really want to feel is heard. I didn't communicate this well.

His thoughts that he voiced were that I could just avoid the alcohol like I do with others. I was trying to explain that Irish whiskey and Irish cream sitting out in front of me at work is really making me feel upset.

I'm not even really mad at him, I'm mad at myself. I have no real reason to be mad at all.

Thanks for reading my rant.

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#2

Shannen,

Thank you for your, “ Current Life Lesson”, I think it is profound.

Being “heard” is tremendously helpful and important for everyone.

I hope you find peace with your situation. Know people are here to, listen and empathize with you.

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#3

This is a life lesson we all need to learn.

For me, daily.

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#4

Thank you

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#6

I like that, thank you

#7

I’m always here for an open ear! :deaf_woman::grin:🫶🏻

#8

Hi Shannen, speaking to someone without an addictive brain about your addiction is like talking to a man about child birth….reach to people that have long term recovery …they understand and will not be judgmental …Keith Kayle

#9

You can be mad that he won’t try and understand, as your support he doesn’t have to buy his own pair he can just try yours on an see how they
Look

#10

If u get what im saying

#11

Thank you all