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AshleeD

820d

really trying to stay sober been off drugs for 4 years and alcohol 3 years. my significant other is dealing with his active addiction and I'm struggling any advice would help

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    • DaniBear

      818d

      i have also been sober for almost two years. my ex partner was an alcoholic and i tried to help them so much. however you can only do so much with someone who doesn’t want to stop. for my own mental health and sobriety i had to let go of them. it was a very hard choice but now i do not regret it.

    • DaniBear

      818d

      i have also been sober for almost two years. my ex partner was an alcoholic and i tried to help them so much. however you can only do so much with someone who doesn’t want to stop. for my own mental health and sobriety i had to let go of them. it was a very hard choice but now i do not regret it.

    • Ashleyphoenix

      819d

      Also sometimes remembering "your worst day" while you were using can be a good reminder that it's not worth it to go back down that path.

    • Ashleyphoenix

      819d

      Do have any recovery supports? A home group, sponsor, or people in recovery that you can confide in and they can hold you accountable? Stay away from your triggers, but I know you can't if your partner is actively using 😓 call someone if you think you might relapse or need immediate help

    • KathyW

      820d

      I’m 3 1/2 years clean. It’s really hard to be sober with an addict partner. I know so many people that had to let their SO go. You can’t truly be healthy

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