This went from a simple commonplace issue to a burning

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#1

This went from a simple commonplace issue to a burning desire very fast.

My parents tonight said in all seriousness they hope I “spend the rest of my life with a bunch of junkies.” My parents are highly educated and tolerant cannot find a reason behind their behavior. They coaxed me into recovery which has largely been responsible to maintaining sobriety. Now they’re bizarrely making sweeping generalizations.

I won’t act on it, but I’ve never wanted to j
kill myself more, and a relapse seems great right now. I’ve spoken to my sponsor, others from recovery, tried looking past it, but I’m not sure I want to see the sunrise or if I even have what it takes to stay sober. Any and all insight is encouraged.

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#2

I’m so sorry to hear that, listen I know they are your parents. But do this for you, you need only to prove to self whatever you do don’t pick up drink or use, go to a meeting they have them 24/7 . Call your sponsor. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with positive people. I’m praying for you. Stay focused,Don’t pick up Relapse doesn’t have to be a part of your story. Be strong, pray about it, ask God to give you direction and look at the brighter side you woke up clean n sober right . Hang in there I’m rooting for you.:blush::pray::purple_heart:

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#3

Your parents seem similar to mine: highly educated but somehow can't wrap their heads around the concept that addiction is a disease.
They view it as a discipline issue rather than a mental illness despite being medical-adjacent professionals. Just know that they are wrong if they have the same viewpoint as my rents. I just tell mine I thank God that they can't understand addiction as a disease because that means they do not have said disease and have been able to lead a relatively normal life. Anyhew, they shouldn't have said the what they did regardless of what you've done in the past; they were likely blinded by anger or what have you. Regardless, to heck with their antiquated views...you have a giant community that understands where you are coming from and know how difficult addiction is...
Ultimately , do it for you or remain sober just to prove them wrong if that helps :+1:
Just keep fighting the good fight my man. We all wish you strength and love.

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