Even though i have a clear mind , some people just can’t cheer for me. The problem is that this person happens to be my father.
He always finds new ways to get me . Like a dagger in the chest when least expected
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Acceptance. I know it’s hard. Been there. Wishing you happiness
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I appreciate you ! It is especially when that person has been witnessing all the work ive done in 18months 
I don’t expect anyone to cheer for me. That way I’m not disappointed when they don’t.
Besides, that’s just my ego wanting recognition for the fact that I stopped killing myself with drugs and alcohol. But I’m supposed to do that anyway.
I come from a very difficult family settings , i learned as well that expectations are the best way to be disappointed. Im currently having resentment because im being brought back into the past version of myself when its convenient to do so for whatever the motive . Its a dumb way to handle things and im having a hard time wrapping my head around this behavior
I see. Well I learned by practicing the A.A. program that as I move forward in sobriety I am creating a new version of myself. I don’t regret any of my past and I own all the wrongs I did. So when my past is brought up it doesn’t bother me.
It didn’t happen right away, so give yourself time. It takes practice. The important thing is to not drink or use one day at a time, no matter what.
Courage
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