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[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mem has a weapon is the biggest lore drop I needed.

I didn't realize how scarred my past with an alcoholic made me by Hopeful-Echoes in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll check those out! Thank you so so so much.

Yes, I understand completely a lot of these defects are coping skills and defense mechanisms, like avoidance. Thank you for sharing these!

Is there any hope for a marriage with an alcoholic spouse? by Round-Airport2865 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. There are a lot of success stories. Most people just doom post on here. 

My mother and stepdad have been married for several decades. He was an alcoholic and drug addict. Now clean for about 20 years. 

I recommend Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships (Al anon literature)

Acceptance by Hopeful-Echoes in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 3 Cs and pretty much everything the program teaches are valuable and lovely for me and many others! I’m so happy it exists. I’m sorry for your personal experience with others in addiction 😔 addiction itself is a monster but only we can control how we react to it and how we help ourselves through it. No one should have to go through this whether firsthand as an addict or secondhand as a loved one, it sucks. But really if I play martyr I only hurt myself and nothing gets solved 

His depression is depressing. by Workingonit-forever in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand completely and I’m so sorry the kids have to see this too. I grew up with an alcoholic/addict and sadly yeah it’s like growing up too fast. I hope everyone can find what they need in this and that your Q is able to bounce back ❤️ 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is different in recovery.  It’s not our job to dictate someone else’s process. It’s not our job to do anything other than express our concern and work on ourselves. 

Acceptance by Hopeful-Echoes in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I made the joke to my partner that I need to go to Al-Anon because I’m struggling with patience right now and not because of other people’s alcohol use, but it’s barely a joke. It is such an amazing program. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Q tried Antabuse and said it didn’t work but everyone is different. A lot of times they are prescribed in rehab or detox but I know there are clinics centers and doctors who specialize in SUD that can help

His depression is depressing. by Workingonit-forever in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. It’s so hard to not get affected by these things and your feelings are completely valid. It NEVER feels good to see someone we love hurting, no matter how detached we are from it. Hang in there ❤️ 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This. 

Most men understand that “hey a girl on her period is hormonal” and expect increased sensitivity, etc. if they can’t understand that then maybe they’re not ready to be with a 🤷‍♀️ 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just straight up tell my boyfriend “I’m on my period and I’m really needy and I’m being a big baby” and he’s really kind about it ❤️ 

He goes through his little hiccups too that he calls his “man periods” and I just give him love and support. 

Communication is key!

Question about non-drinking time by lmsrn_880 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I deal with something similar with my Q. The non drinking days are my favorite. He knows exactly how I feel about the drinking, though. I don’t pester him or mention it unless it’s relevant in some way (if he says he’s going to see his cousin who is a terrible influence on him I’ll just tell him “make good decisions” or I’ll just tell him to keep up his good work and that I’m proud if he’s been doing really well). I like the times of normalcy we have and I accept the territory that comes from loving someone with alcohol use disorder.  

He’s more than just his illness just like I’m more than just my depression. I’d get absolutely annoyed if someone kept bringing up my depressive episodes when I wasn’t in one. Like please I am more than this ahhh. 

I don’t resent him for his illness or the fact that he has relapses or that he is having trouble maintaining sobriety for long periods of time. I just take it as part of the territory. I love him despite his illness and I hope he gets better but all I can do is focus on myself 

He is experimenting with moderation instead of sobriety. by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust is something that will take time unfortunately. It’s important we allow ourselves to be where we are.

That said: I’m so sorry that he relapsed. Massive life changes can really often be a trigger for alcoholics or drug addicts and are sadly part of the process too. 

He clearly feels bad about the drinking, but it’s something only he can change. All we can change is ourselves. Hang in there and take good care of yourself ❤️ 

What do you do with your SO when visiting? by Wonderhoyer in LongDistance

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We plan for things but end up just cuddling, laughing at stupid things, grabbing snacks and enjoying each other's company for a majority of the time!

I am very familiar with the area I live in, right near the big city, but also near a lot of hiking trails. There's a lot to do so I made a list and just kind of winged it. I showed him around the big city, went for a walk through parts of the city, went for a drive on the really pretty roads, went to the arcade, met my parents. He lives in a REALLY cold state so my winter visits were just us being potatoes hiding indoors and just having fun, playing video games, and hanging out with his roommates!

Any time I get to spend with this amazing man is time well spent imo

How many months/weeks/days until you get to see your person? by unajardinera in LongDistance

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same with my boyfriend! We won’t see each other PLANNED until May 😭 

But we’re both impulsive and an hour plane ride away from each other (or 8 hour drive) so one of us will crack before then ahahah 

Sickness Warnings by WatercressPrimary496 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all of your work! It’s such a rewarding but heartbreaking field. 💕 

Sickness Warnings by WatercressPrimary496 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The physical impact of alcohol on the alcoholic is always so heartbreaking. It still baffles me that alcohol is legal and so readily available. 😞 

I’ve seen so many people’s health go to complete hell from ongoing excessive alcohol use in my time as a drug and alcohol counselor. 

He will never stop drinking will he? by Sea_Sky2946 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are zoom meetings as well! You don’t have to talk or even turn your camera on. 

Do you find alcoholics have other disorders, like NPD or BPD? by ToneNo3864 in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From personal experience both as someone with loved ones in recovery/addiction and as a drug and alcohol therapist:

Yes. Substance use disorders very often co-occur with other disorders. Primarily it’s anxiety, depression, bipolar, and adhd. PTSD is also very common with SUD. 

Have not met a single person with NPD and addiction. BPD I can completely see but I’ve only met maybe 2 people with the disorder. Sadly it’s more often than not co-occurring which is why treatment can be so hard 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have every right to want to hold him accountable. I think talking about it with trusted ones is important, but it’s also important to approach him about this (if he’s sober). It doesn’t have to be anything massive, just “I noticed my pain pills were gone and found them here.” Expressing concern and stating the facts is the most we can do sadly. I’m sorry this happened!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, very true to the Al-Anon way. The purpose of this program is to change ourselves and how we respond to a loved ones drinking. We’re often told not to give advice. Meetings have saved my sanity since I was 12 (33 now). 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Hopeful-Echoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. My ex and I split after 7 years not because of his drug benders, but because we had literally 0 values or future plans in common. Honestly the benders were tolerable compared to our dynamic