Author: Amy-Work In Progress

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:53 am

I hear you! I’m feeling kind of low myself so I understand where you’re coming from. My sister just came to visit…the first time since I’d been sober. I felt like I was under the microscope the whole time. She apparently made sure that the visit only lasted a few days because she was worried that it might be difficult to be around me. I really didn’t care for the scrutiny and having to explain myself all of the time.

No one understands this wild ride unless they are also an addict. Sometimes the world feels like a pretty lonely place. I can’t quantify my progress in the way normal people can understand. It’s really difficult to want to have your progress recognized by your family, but they’re not going to throw a party for you because you’ve managed to leave the house every day that week!

That’s why I come here and post and read. I need a place where everyone understands why the little successes mean so much.

You hang in there! Better days are on the way!

Amy