
Families & Friends Of Addicts Support Group
Addiction affects more than just the individual. This community is dedicated to the families and friends of individuals suffering from any form of addiction. Mental health professionals are increasingly considering alcoholism and addiction as diseases that flourish in and are enabled by family systems. Family members react to the addicted person with particular behavioral...
You are still with him, so you must beleive that he can regain that trust. It takes time.
I think what helped me a lot with my anxiety with my daughter was when I realized that all my worrying or asking would not prevent her from what she was or was not going to do. I do think it is nice if the addict in our life "invites the trust", by being honest about where they are going and by being understanding when we feel worried. But eventually, we need to let go and again, realize that we cannot control what they will do.
I say this with tons of compassion because I really remember ALL that apprehension and worry. It will get better, it just takes time.
(((hugs))
EllaBlue