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Gaby


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I thought when my 21 year old went to rehab I would be able to start sleeping just knowing he is not out there high or at home stealing for his next fixed. But I am an emotional wreck. With anger hate confusion. Asking myself I did above and beyond to help him to not see him behind bars or kill himself or someone else or love on the streets or lose his only daughter that is 2 1/2 months old. But I think I made things worse. I am so codependent that I feel I did more damage. How did it happen so fast. I'm glad he asked for help but why am I thinking already what is going tHalloween when he comes home. 



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The three C's remind us that we are NOT to blame for their addiction.... we cannot "cause" their drunkenness, anymore than we can "cause" their sobriety.

Turning the focus onto the one person you CAN control, is the secret to your serenity.... If you can take all that angst and energy and focus it on YOU and YOUR recovery - that is the ticket.  Easier said than done, to be sure, but you are well worth the effort.  The amazing thing is, when we do this - stop focussing on the A, and start focussing on ourselves - it often helps the A find their way to their bottom, and/or their path to sobriety.

 

Take care

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I could have written your post, that's exactly what I have been doing lately. My son is 20, I too have a codependant relationship, so damaging. The good thing though is you are aware and are willing to work on it. I'm much better now thanks to alanon. There's a great reading today in courage to change about projecting and not living in the day.I think it will help.x



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Gaby


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Yes seeking help for myself is one thing but projecting is my fear. I am glad I joined. For months I thought I was all by myself. God bless

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You are not alone, I hope you can dive into as many face to face meetings as possible and get al-anoners phone numbers. I had to find healthy hobbies to keep myself busy with and out of my head early on. Sending you much love and support!

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