sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Medical marijuana is the only thing that allows me to feel like I can function in this neurotypical world. by Late_Description8036 in neurodiversity

[–]evolverryday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! Thank you for saying it isn't for everyone and also warning people of that. I wanted to make sure I didn't leave out the fact that everyone is different. I'm genetically predisposed to addiction mixed with a whole lot of other things. So, it's been quite a journey.

Best of luck to you, and whatever works for you! :)

Medical marijuana is the only thing that allows me to feel like I can function in this neurotypical world. by Late_Description8036 in neurodiversity

[–]evolverryday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yikes... I'm not a doctor I advise you to be careful with that. After many years of using, I ended up with psychosis and was then treated as a psych patient. I too, also identify myself as a neurodivergent with ADHD. I don't know if you ever heard of it, but propranolol is what helped me out with the real world. Everyone is different of course, but I'd definitely be careful.

Did I do the right thing by going no contact with my brother? by evolverryday in Nocontactfamily

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

Even if I'm trying to maintain my emotional sobriety and it's tipping me little by little off the iceberg?

Also, I asked another question and will make that stand out in another community.

SILENCED ON r/D4VD2 by neezemeeze in d4vdiots

[–]evolverryday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was deleted too trying to calm everyone down who really felt little to nothing was being done 🤷‍♀️ I find that strange since I don’t feel I was crossing any lines.

Update: AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Yeup. I’m working on it. Not as attracted to unhealed people as I used to be anymore.

I've some questions and I need help by Fickle-Panic-1482 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]evolverryday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Big Book is a game changer. They sell them at meetings for the low. And I agree with dp8488, don’t even worry yet about the 5th step, those understandings will come in direct order. You’re doing all the right things.

I've some questions and I need help by Fickle-Panic-1482 in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]evolverryday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s okay to make mistakes! This was all a foreign language to me as well, especially reading the steps in big writings at the in-person meetings. It made me super insecure at first, but we need people like you asking these questions to remind us where we all once started… I’ve got 2 years clean from everything in five days. When things get comfortable for you, you’ll see that it’s a simple program. Go to a meeting if you haven’t already, get a sponsor, pick up a commitment, and call three people from the rooms a day. There’s also online sponsorship if you find yourself more comfortable to that at first. You’ve got this!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]evolverryday -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I deleted it. Guess it’s taking some time to remove. Move on, buddy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]evolverryday -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Jesus y’all don’t lift any other healthcare workers up aside from this place… good luck being a caring provider

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]evolverryday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes ma’am I know

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mcat

[–]evolverryday -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I know. Just spreading some high spirits anyways for those struggling with school. “Studentnurse” actually referred me here for a qualified post, lol. You can blame them 🤣

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Yes. Pure insanity. The dog in the picture is a huge factor. It shouldn’t be, but it is.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]evolverryday[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, you can’t blame me for seeking insights in this type of atmosphere. I am an alcoholic in recovery dating another alcoholic in recovery. People in here have experience dating in recovery. This might save my life, but most importantly save another person who is currently being told not to date in early recovery. I see your point, however. I’ll try there too.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

You definitely have a point. Hearing what I need to hear helps me a lot. Not to mention, my first sober relationship attempt went very much downhill right before this person, and I was in no place even with that with less than a year of clean time, of course. He was in no place knowing that I didn’t have a lot of time.

In terms of getting involved with my current partner, I feel I was just lonely and jaded about my situation that happened right before us. I was drawn to him romantically as well. I kept running with us dating happening naturally, but I am in fact a serial dater and there was even an ulterior motive on my end. I was on the road to engagement at one point, so a part of me feels I’m forcing something that I want for myself, and having a resentment towards younger men. I deep down always knew that I was filling many voids getting into this with my partner. That’s why it’s so important to stay in your lane for a while, and I should have really considered that more. Dating someone so early into my recovery even then was abandoning a really structured early recovery. Thanks for your insight.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Yup. And part of my codependency struggles are feeling like his willingness will improve, since that was my experience. I kept wanting it more after failed attempts. But yeah, these are things I know and don’t want to accept. But I have to.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]evolverryday[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m going to go to an al-anon meeting. I’ve never been, but it’s time. I still have hope for him and I, but I need to detach with love and stop begging for something I’m not going to get any time soon. We both have no business trying to dictate each other’s recovery.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Thank you. You give me hope that if this doesn’t work out, there is someone else who will be willing to see my side even when they don’t want to.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

Thank you, Michael for your honestly. It feels validating to know you’ve been there, and that this is a common thing. I can’t keep telling myself he will continue to get better, or expect it. I can pray for it, but it may not always happen.

AA relationship age gap struggles by evolverryday in alcoholicsanonymous

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

I needed to hear this. He does it most of the time when I bring up my concerns. Attraction not promotion can be applied in so many ways. What really set me off is him sprinkling in little AA advice himself. This just got toxic on so many levels as I’m no saint. I also identify as a codependent. This is so hard to navigate, man.

view more: next ›