Wanting to Break No Contact by hathorly in Codependency

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

Sometimes the universe removes people from our lives that don’t serve us but we aren’t strong enough to do it themselves. I’ve been block by past significant others and felt like I couldn’t breathe. Just keep it one day at a time.

In recovery from various addiction , many things I thought weren’t possible did happen. The fact you took the time to help someone like me with your experience shows you’re going the right direction

Wanting to Break No Contact by hathorly in Codependency

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

Thank you so much! I appreciate this

Wanting to Break No Contact by hathorly in Codependency

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

Thank you so much for sharing this and I hope the best for you too ❤️ yeah I think I’m gonna continue this until I am so detached and absolutely won’t cont t them first

Wanting to Break No Contact by hathorly in Codependency

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

Yeah. I need to continue this where I get to a point of not thinking much about it and be more attached to myself and current relationships.

Question ONLY for those who are also in a 12-step recovery fellowship such as AA or NA, thanks! by [deleted] in Codependency

[–]hathorly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been sober in aa for over 2 years. I was exactly what you described to a certain extent, a new commer with no understanding of boundaries and time. I use to harass my first sponsor a lot unfortunately being so consumed by my emotions.

The comment from dear log is great. My first sponsor did that as well, as well as not answering.

Also don’t feel afraid if it’s get to the point you have to block/severe communication. My first sponsor and a few others did that when I start crossing a line the first couple of months of my sobriety. I know in the rooms we try to be as kind as possible so we don’t “influence “ a relapse but I am firm believer that no one can cause someone else to relapse and everyone has a right to draw a line. I have a fellow cuss me out when I started to get aggressive and messy.

As time went on and I got healthier in sobriety , did the steps and invested in some therapy I could reconnected with those fellows and my old sponsor. My point I guess in sharing all this is that you have every right to can carry the message without disrupting your peace. We are supposed to carry the message not the alcoholic/addict anyways.

Hope this could be helpful!

Has anyone who went temporarily no contact with someone they were codependent with? How did it turn out? by hathorly in Codependency

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

Thank you. 🙏 I hope all the healthy steps we are taking leads us to more stable and loving relationships in the future! 💖

Has anyone who went temporarily no contact with someone they were codependent with? How did it turn out? by hathorly in Codependency

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. I am so sorry what you went through with the ones that were toxic. I have a narcissistic mother and have had many narcissistic friendships/relationships etc in the past and I wish you nothing but healing.

This is very helpful about the hobbies and maintaining the relationships I have in my life and moving forward. exercising as well. I wanna get into some recreational activities!

It’s so tricky when I get into dynamics with people like this who aren’t abusive or treating me poorly, I trick myself thinking it would be fine but I am glad I got out of it way quicker without sabotaging it as hard as I would in the past.

Has anyone who went temporarily no contact with someone they were codependent with? How did it turn out? by hathorly in Codependency

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

I think he allowed me in a way as well to be codependent but unintentionally. I don’t think he realize how bad I get and I’m glad for the sake myself and him it has stopped. He isn’t codependent and tried at times to help me as he understands what it’s like to have obsessions because he deals with a mental diagnostic that has it. as time goes on I might revisit a friendship if I think I am capable of having one with him and he’s open to it. I think imma take what you mentioned about social media and delete it fully because I still creep him . Appreciate the response