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What I’ve learned over my girlfriends 2 year long addiction to coke is that it’s like riding a rollercoaster , there will be ups and there will be downs . For you it will be like living with a hurricane , you will be truly tested to your core and get ready for you mental health to take a hit cos it happens to all the loved ones , especially if you take the bad guy role in his eyes , which is normally the person they love the most , as the brain can’t deal with the shame or what they are doing to us . All I can say is that I’ve done everything to get my girlfriend off this stuff , followed her , shamed her dealer I. Front of neighbours , took her cash cards , told her mum and dad and friends .yet she still can’t stop , addiction is a mental illness and he will now be an addict for the rest of his life , but it’s only him that can stop this . You can’t do anything and that’s the truth …buckle up and see how much he actually means to you , when addiction takes grip you loose the person you once fell in love with ….
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Hi,
So sorry to read you post. It must feel very lonely what you are going through but there are people as well as on this forum who may be able to help.
I work for Icarus Trust, a charity that offers support to people like yourself dealing with addiction in the family. We have trained and experienced Family friends who you could talk with if you get in touch. They would understand what you are going through and may be you wouldn’t feel so alone. They would be able to let you know what other support is available.
You can contact Icarus Trust on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrust.org
Wishing you all the best.
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My heart breaks for you. If you decide to stay with him, protect yourself and your children for the worst as it may happen. My story may be one of the best and I have more than 40 years in. Click on my user id and read my earlier posts. I love him – that’s never been the issue. He says that I saved him, who knows – maybe I did. I’d like to think so anyways. I’d also like to think that we can stay together without anymore relapses, but he has chosen the drug over me before. Maybe he will again. You never know. My advice is to get out, if not for yourself – then for your kids. Take care of yourself either way.
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