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onlyup
onlyup
I feel that the last 24 hours stress has put me back to day one of healing. I dont want to live yet I wont kill myself. I just want to cry and dissapear......I guess that my man thinks I should have progressed faster. That if I just go to AA i will be healed even if I dont drink often the 12 steps can heal me. I really feel like I cant meet his expectations...I almost told him to put the gun away but I did not.. I still think about it though.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
i don't know your situation but i do know that AA and NA are very good programs. they will not heal you, only support you and guide you through healing
Community LeaderMid
Mid
You are close to breaking the last barrier to healing when you find the way back to the beginning. You have tools and techniques to help you find your way through and heal.
You can do this, you are strong!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow...the wisdom in this thread is powerful.

Am sorry you have hit a rough patch. Am going through one myself. Your man is still with you! I can't guess at what he expects, just think it is cool that you are well enough to have a man w/ you and one that you can be honest w/. He seems to be honest w/ you as well, and I know that's not always the easiest, but it is the healthiest. Congrats on that. I know it doesn't change the rough spot you are in, but I agree that you are very strong and amazing. Stay tough as you are and keep working the tools. I love the thought of a setback as just a way to get back to implementing the tools that are just becoming more of a habit. Good info in this thread and I hope you feel better soon. I want to disappear too but am trusting that soon I won't feel that way.
nelliefay
nelliefay
congratulations on your sobriety, it's the best way to get through this. I also go to AA, but it's not a cure all. If you're still have a lot of distress or trauma, please don't think you are doing anything wrong. These things take time, and sometimes lots of it. Hang in there. remember, getting drunk will only make everything worse.
onlyup
onlyup
Thank you everyone for your support. I am feeling much better.
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