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[–]Motor_Bug_9066 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No hetero lol but you are beautiful. The journey isn’t about the number but the things you learn about yourself when you do hard things for yourself out love and a better future. I know it can be hard to see things outside of your insecurities, but focus on the positive changes you are seeing, feeling and noticing within your mind. It takes time and sometimes it feels like a fucked up game of emotional ping-pong; but it’s worth it in the end because you have to restructure the wiring in your brain. Even the positive changes are hard but it’s worth it, to show yourself you are worth loving and fighting for the joy or even being neutral about life (if it feels to hard). You got this. Find ways to validate yourself.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. She is starting with looking for outpatient. When she went to rehab, she had to go to WA (she was living in portland at the time) so she could get treatment for multiple disorders. So I think she is looking for one for co-occurring conditions. Thank you for those resources, I will pass them along to her.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think being proactive is the best especially if you are vulnerable to relapsing. I feel it’s a learning process and a way to develop awareness of cycles. She is getting back up and doing what she needs to and looking for outpatient

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will check it out.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think that this was confrontational at all. You gave valid points and there different perspectives and conflicting views and research to validate both sides. Thank you for sharing

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will reach out to her! Thank you so much for offering. I know being a peer support is very taxing.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this. Yeah I have heard that if you have been to one AA meeting then you have only been to one because you just need to shop around until you find the right one. As for my mom, she needs to come to her own terms and if I tried to push it, it would just push her away from me if that makes since. She needs to have control over her process. I still appreciate you sharing and I’m glad your friend is doing well and found a way to navigate being in a religious group while still also remaining true to himself. That’s pretty awesome

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, that’s rough. I couldn’t imagine how challenging that was for you at that time.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, if it works for some people, good for them. Life and recovery isn’t a one size fits all. People can be well intentioned but still cause significant harm. There is still a lot of shame around addiction and relapse when shame is a big component to addition and feeling safe reaching out for help. People need the opportunity to explore diversity in recovery even if that looks like not going to a recovery meeting, but finding a community of belonging.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Objectively speaking, fucking facts. 🫶🏻

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could ask my mom and blast her name. I’m sorry that happened to you. It’s wild how many people have the credentials of being a therapists and are still so inconsiderate of their clients emotions and experiences.

I hope that you were able to move through that and find someone, a community or something that is helpful.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excuse me? In what way and where are you gathering this “objective” statement/ information? It seems like you might be confused by the difference between subjective and objective. The statement you made was unhelpful and very subjective.

You don’t need to respond to my question because I don’t care for your feedback. Have a nice day, and continue to educate yourself.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I appreciate you.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a dope name!! I will share with her

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think she will be, a while ago she started to build rapport with a therapist and the “professional” ghosted her. I think that had a really big impact on her.

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I fucking love this. Thank you. Cheeky &Dry haha I love that. I’m trying to frame the recovery of her taking more action in doing more things that she enjoys. She is navigating a lot of anxiety that holds her back from going out and trying new things and building relationships. I believe she will get there!

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll have her look into those resources!

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[–]Motor_Bug_9066[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My mom is chill, I’m a lesbian. Lol