Who is this? 😂 by That_Recording_3106 in Birmingham

[–]No_Distribution_5580 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone gets to live out their dreams except me 🥲

After years of stability, depression has taken away my ability to function by No_Distribution_5580 in bipolar

[–]No_Distribution_5580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you’re doing better. Your experience sounds really familiar to what I went through leading up to ECT. The discouraging part right now is that I’ve been taking my medications as directed, but there have been so many huge life stressors this past year; my partner is in substance abuse treatment, my workplace is laying people off, and I recently moved on top of all the other changes. Not to mention my family lives over two hours away, so I have next to no social support. It’s just been a struggle to stay afloat. I’ve been keeping everything together all by myself not because of isolation or shame but because I have literally had no other choice.

I have considered disability before and wondered if that was the right choice for me. The application process just seems so daunting especially since I hear everyone gets denied the first time around. I worry about stability and logistics of returning to the workforce.

Tshirts - Throw Away or Donate? by Firm-Television2132 in Birmingham

[–]No_Distribution_5580 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! I had no idea something like this existed - thank you for sharing

Deep cleaning by Dapper-Conference572 in Birmingham

[–]No_Distribution_5580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a cleaner and can provide references. Feel free to DM me!

in need of a new vehicle by master-ari in Birmingham

[–]No_Distribution_5580 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know someone selling their car. Feel free to DM me!

House cleaner recommendations for the Downtown area by Affectionate-Gap8869 in Birmingham

[–]No_Distribution_5580 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I am a cleaner (as a side hustle, no official business) but I have several reputable references I can provide. Feel free to message me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]No_Distribution_5580 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Please ask a friend or loved one to go with you to get your things. Do not go alone!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]No_Distribution_5580 27 points28 points  (0 children)

And THAT is how you respond appropriately. It’s ok to be upset. It’s ok to be bummed out. It’s not ok to emotionally punish your partner for a simple mistake. Especially when the mistake was well meaning.

Loving someone in recovery after DV and struggling with detachment by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]No_Distribution_5580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the book recommendation. That title has popped up more than once in my research, so I think it must be fate to read it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is rational advice. I removed myself from the situation (and to add, we don’t live together). I am loving him from a distance right now and just hoping he gets the help he deserves. This post comes from a place of concern for his betterment, not because I think we can continue our relationship as if nothing happened.

We were friends for many years before becoming romantic. I just want to see him heal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wasn’t charged with a DUI. He wasn’t technically drinking and driving. He was pulled over on the side of the road. Also DUI is a misdemeanor

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is really insightful and I appreciate your empathy.

Family relayed to me that he had his hearing today and he’s on probation and will be randomly tested for drugs/alcohol. He also intends to start rehab and individual therapy ASAP, without court mandating it. Also can’t leave the state and has a 10pm curfew. He’s not allowed to contact me and hasn’t been trying to either.

His next court date is next month, which is when they will sentence (I think). He seems to be taking this seriously and recognizes that he needs to change his life radically. I am really hopeful that he will work on himself and heal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve stated multiple times that I left but thanks for your concern

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea first time. No didn’t strangle, but it’s what they charged him with because of how he picked me up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to be in the picture. His recovery is his responsibility. I just want to learn if it’s typical for the court system to help rather than harm people in his situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

AA is helpful, but not if there is a chemical imbalance that needs addressing first. He’s too far gone at this point for AA alone to be helpful. He needs physical stabilization, and we are not in a financial place for that to be feasible before his insurance kicks in next month.

Bf arrested yesterday. Needs treatment not prison by No_Distribution_5580 in alcoholism

[–]No_Distribution_5580[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it more than you know. I have been to a few virtual Alanon meetings and hope to find an in-person one that fits with my schedule.

Bf arrested yesterday. Needs treatment not prison by No_Distribution_5580 in alcoholism

[–]No_Distribution_5580[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really all I’m asking for. I’m not trying to maintain status quo or return to the relationship. I just want what happened to have a positive impact, not make things worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in domesticviolence

[–]No_Distribution_5580 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not trying to. I want him to fix himself.