Struggling with Relapse: To Confess or Not to Confess?

A relapse doesn't suddenly erase all of your progress. You still well that long without it. Your growth is still there. It's a setback, but you aren't at the starting line again even if it feels like it right now. You're not failing anyone. No one can suddenly be ok, you're doing the best you can to achieve it. It's all a process, with setbacks and victories. Your therapist knows this for sure, and I'm positive that your partner understands this too, or will. It's up to you if you tell them, but I'm sure if you ask they would definitely not think of you as a burden. If you decide to tell your parter, maybe find a way that's easier to communicate for you. Like ask your partner if you can text about "your health" because you're having emotions about explaining it. I agree with alvern too. It's normal to feel like that, but you're doing amazing anyway.

it's okay and completely natural to feel that way! take some time to digest it yourself, and it may help you come clan about it to your partner or therapist. if you tell your therapist about it first, you might be able to ask for help on how to tell your fiancé. best of luck <3 you're so strong and doing so well

hey so it’s up to you wether you tell your partner, but you should really tell your therapist the truth so that you can be given proper mental health treatment!

They’ve always been incredibly supportive. That’s not the issue. They don’t try to make me feel guilty at all. I just feel like a burden more often than not and I just want to be ok for them. So the fact that I relapsed again feels like I’m failing them.

I understand how hard it can be to tell your loved one. Once you do, it feels like a huge weight is lifted. They can be there to help and support you. It's going to be okay in the end. I encourage you to express yourself and be open.❤️

Just come clean mistakes happen and it’s a long road but letting them in the car with you is the only way. Let them help you and if they make you feel guilty for relapsing just tell them you’re working to be sober and want to make the effort. Attend groups or any type of place that allows you a safe place to talk about your struggles and rewards you for your effort.