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Addiction & Recovery

Blue Dawn

(969 posts)

5. Absolutely true.

Reply to Collimator (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 12, 2024, 07:39 PM

Oct 2024

It is amazing to me that you are describing exactly what I am going through at the moment. And, yes, I am much better at supporting and caring for others than I am at caring for myself.

I needed to read your words, and I am grateful to you. You really have given me some hope.

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As far as I know, I don't have an addiction. [View all] Collimator Oct 2024 OP

Thank you. Blue Dawn Oct 2024 #1

You're welcome. Collimator Oct 2024 #2

Absolutely true. Blue Dawn Oct 2024 #5

Please forgive me if I'm pushing too hard, Collimator Oct 2024 #6

I guess I'm lucky. I'm allergic to alcohol, multigraincracker Oct 2024 #3

By the way, my test for addiction. multigraincracker Oct 2024 #4

Oooh, that's a thinker. Collimator Oct 2024 #7

I identify as a 'Christian' believer. But guess what, sprinkleeninow Oct 2024 #8

I'm not against religion, other than Ultra Orthodox. multigraincracker Oct 2024 #9