How is everyones partner/fam members doing?

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    • #5051
      danman83
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      How is everyone partners and family members doing with there addiction.

      Are they still using? How many weeks clean are they? Are they struggling?

      Im 6 week clean today. And it only gets better. I feel facking great today! Im enjoying reading my stephen king book.

      You ask any of my mates if i read books?? They will laugh at you and say dont be daft!

      It only gets better stopping!

    • #11254
      hox
      Participant

      Six weeks, that’s brilliant. I’m glad you are feeling good with it too, like you said it can only get better.

      Update. Husband has not left the marital home yet. I don’t know when ‘next week’ is up after the ‘conversation’ last Thursday. Obviously it’s not that uncomfortable as he said it was living here and not loving me anymore. He went out last night for a ‘mates’ birthday and returned two hours later as he said he would. No drink or any added extras. It doesn’t make things better for me now though as I’m getting more anxious him being here, waiting for him to throw another wobbly. In fact I don’t think I’m bothered anymore whether he sniffs or not. Has he pushed me to my limit? I don’t know.

      Keep up the book reading. I’m a reader myself. 🙂

    • #11256
      danman83
      Participant

      Well it looks like you have seen sence and u will be better in the long run.

      Have you any recommendations for a book? No romantic novels tho plz lol

      • #11283
        hox
        Participant

        Join the library Dan, it’s better than buying your books.

    • #11266
      popples
      Participant

      My ex managed two weeks, as far as I’m aware, off the coke. The signs he had taken something were clearly visible yesterday. I’m annoyed to be honest as I’ve been there for him. It’s not the fact that he has used again, it’s his attitude. He is trying to pretend he is OK with not using, he has no money, he’s going to counselling blah blah. I’m aware he spends a lot of time on his own so I suggested a walk yesterday. My daughter was with us and she was pleased to see him and hoping to spend the afternoon with him. He is a great guy when he’s not taking anything and in a positive frame of mind. Anyway I said to him on the quiet that I was concerned and what had he taken. Honestly, it was like a teenage strop..he stomped off and it was silent treatment with my poor daughter like a mediator. On the quiet she said is he in one of his moods…There and then I thought let’s get away from as soon as possible. He looked a state…like a zombie. To be honest I didn’t want to be seen with him. I got back home and felt relief to feel back to normality. We were meant to be going to dinner around his so I had to explain to my daughter why we wouldn’t be going. Then as usual, the messages started. No admission, no apology just a load of denial and shifting responsibility. He was doing this for me but would go on without my support…he meant coming off drugs …total bull. Then I got the if I loved him as much as I said I wouldn’t be so cold…then the implied I must be up to something because I was active online. I’ve learnt to ignore it all and I’ve blocked him from everything now. My best friend who he’d contacted a week ago to say how sorry he was and how much he loved me and my daughter was sat next to me. I showed her the messages now received. She was shocked by the contrast. Jekyll and Hyde. I bought into the dream he could change. I think it was my dream more than his to be fair. I now feel free of it all. The misery sucks the life out of your soul. I’m not putting my daughter through any more awkward moments either. I don’t think he will change his life until he hits rock bottom. He always finds someone to give him money and food. I tried to intervene with his family but they are still enabling him and not one of them has checked on our wellbeing. I’m seriously expecting the only contact I will hear from them is to tell me he is dead. Writing this has helped me get it all out. I wish it could have been a happy post but ally this is the reality. I suppose the message is don’t put up with too much crap. We all have our cut off point. It’s the first morning I’ve woke up and thought about what I want to achieve rather than I wonder how he is. I do wish him well and hope he beats this on his own.

      • #11269
        danman83
        Participant

        Do you know what you have made the best decision in the long run. You have to think of your girl. He obviosuly doesnt want to quit. And it sounds like hes just trying to make you feel sorry for him. Least you have a bright future now with no baggage lol

    • #11268
      georgia26
      Participant

      my BF is 4 weeks now – the counselling seems to be working, he usually relapses every 2 weeks ish. Its odd as i have been getting anxiety waiting for him to f*ck up but he hasnt and it feels good, although, I wont hold my breath. Only takes 1 of his idiot mates to bump into him and offer it though but i need to have some faith and I am staying positive.

      Dan 6 weeks!!!!!!! thats amazing…….. literally, you’re smashing it. I am really glad youre in a better place now and seeing the good side to giving up. Literally cocaine is the worst. I bet your GF is so happy…. inside she must be really proud of you and SO relieved, done it for your kids. Not worth losing them.

      Erm I could suggest some books but they are a bit girly hahaha i have read loads in the past, depends what youre into – what you reading at the mo?

      I absolutely LOVE reading, its an escape, it makes me forget anything sh*t thats going on in life temporarily, i love getting lost in books..

      • #11270
        danman83
        Participant

        He will have more will power to say no to his mates the longer hes off it. But if hes pissed am not to sure.

        And thanks i really appreciate it 🙂 and tbh she doesnt say anything. Not 1 your doing well or anything.. we had an argument the other day and she started calling me for being on this site and that pocket rehab one. Its typical of her tho.

        But i have never been so excited in my life than reading now! I wake up at 4am sat morns. And come down to read haha. Im on my 3rd book.. its stephen kings revival. Its great!! When pay day comes next monday im ordering some more books, but various ones. I know it sounds stupid but i want to write my own story. Not my own but a fiction one. But im dreadfull at english, and big words so im searching what certain ones mean and educating my self at the same time, and i feel great.

        Its like a new chapter in my life. Lol so im going to buy a laptop soon, and may be start with a short story 1st.

        What books do you recommend, if its 50 shades hahha no thanks lol.

        But some women write good murder stories.

    • #11271
      popples
      Participant

      Thanks Danman.He doesn’t want to quit enough and yes big time manipulation going on. I felt sorry for my daughter…not him. Felt much lighter today. Great to hear you’re doing so well and that you’re enjoying a good read. In fact you’ve inspired me to get into reading again. Thank goodness you’ve found the strength to keep fighting this.

    • #11272
      popples
      Participant

      Heh great to hear about the writing. Have you checked locally for writing groups or courses at the college?I think it’s great your writing on here supporting everyone with your experience…I’m sorry your girlfriend can’t see what good your doing on here. You might find a good reading group where the group reads and reviews a book.

    • #11273
      danman83
      Participant

      Tbh popples ive no time for college. I wish i went when i was younger. I work for the bank on night shifts. So i get up at 3pm.. mygf goes work at 5pm till 9 pm.. plus she works in the day. So im just watching the kids all the time.

      And doing this reading is helping me a lot. I think im better off starting in my house for now haha.

      I keep looking at.. say.. stephen king how he writes and im thinking… ive no chance haha its really hard. I dont know how to start paragraphs. Ive an idea.. and when to write symbols for convos..

      But im going to read more 1st. And buy various books.

    • #11274
      popples
      Participant

      Yes the more you read, it will help. Some good online courses if your safer indoors lol. College is different now…Ive just finished a counselling course. Met a good crowd of people although I can see it would be difficult to fit it in with your hours. Great what you’re doing though…I bet you can’t wait to spend your money on some decent stuff.

      • #11277
        danman83
        Participant

        Thanks mate. I really appreciate it! Well am saving for turkey in july so am skint till then lol

    • #11276
      georgia26
      Participant

      Dan it makes me smile reading your posts. You should be proud, go for it. Write a book. Who cares if your grammar isn’t great I think you’ll get there.

      Your girlfriend probably doubts you’ll stick to it, she probably doesn’t mean it. In her head she’s probably waiting until the next time. I do the same thing. Don’t take it personally.

      My boyfriend just come in from counselling, he’s so positive about it I’m happy for him and I pray to god if there is one that he has the strength to stick to this. He doesn’t drink either, he’s stopped both as it was always one or the other.

      Luckily I’m not a drinker myself really it makes me sick so I don’t mind.

      I like thriller and crime books. Have you got Netflix? You should watch the ted bundy documentary on there it’s brilliant.

      Well done everyone btw – you should all be proud in 1 way or another. Xxxxx

      • #11278
        danman83
        Participant

        Thanks georgia its helps me alot your kind words :).

        And your probably right, everytime ive had it, ive said thats it now and at 1st she said i know. But then it went to , ye ok if u say so basically. That upset me a bit. Dont blame her tho.

        And hes doing great! Im happy for him. It really does get better. I just wish i had more time to do the things i dream of doing.

        Do you not drink at all then?

        I started watching it the other morning but i had to go out. Hes crazy that guy. Zac effron is playing him in a new film.

        That looks good! And thanks :)x

    • #11279
      dnanon
      Participant

      Ideas for books to read. These are all old books and some have been made into films. Dan Brown thriller novels – start with Angels and Demons. Mark Haddon – The curious incident of the Dog in the Night time. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger – love story (but with an interesting twist). Life of Pi. Not sure if they are up your street but just suggestions.

    • #11280
      danman83
      Participant

      Thanks dnaon. Ill defo have a go at that dan brown one. Thanks

    • #11286
      icarus-trust
      Participant

      Well done Danman – 6 weeks that’s so good to hear -keep reading the books!

      Good to hear from you too Georgia.

      Sorry things aren’t better for you Popples and Hox. Dont forget we are there if you need any extra support.

      You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit the website http://www.icarustrust.org

    • #11291
      danman83
      Participant

      Thanks 🙂

    • #11293
      louise1974
      Participant

      Hi Danman. If you like Stephen king try the The passage by Justin Cronin, it’s a trilogy and pretty long but it’s brilliant once you get into it. Well done your doing great ????. Lou

    • #11309
      danman83
      Participant

      Thanks louise. Ill order them on monday. Saves buying drugs lol

    • #11332
      hox
      Participant

      I didn’t realise how many of us had an addiction to reading books.

    • #11333
      dnanon
      Participant

      Hi Danman, is it seven weeks now! You are doing so well. I have come to the conclusion that my son probably just went on holiday and didn’t want to be mithered so told us not to contact him. I am just so annoyed with him. He told me he was missing his kids and I have reminded him about this and asked him when he is going to do something about it. I also reminded him it is his daughter’s birthday next week. He missed his son’s for what ever reason!! Again no response. I am just so angry with him and want to text him how awful he is. I also wanted to text his gf and tell her if she is going to keep enabling him that I will be holding her partly responsible if anything happens to him. Feeling really really angry tonight.

      Back to you, keep on reading and being good. Enjoy your weekend.

    • #11334
      danman83
      Participant

      Yes it is! I had a little episode last night, just thinking about how i use to get it.. then i was thinking.. what the hell am i doing.. so its my brain is tricking me to use. I just have to be on the bobby ball.

      Hes starting to frustrate me your son lol..and i dont mean that in a bad way. I dont get why cant he speak to you. Have you tried speaking to his kids mum? To see if they know whats up?

      If i was u.. id start going round everyday and texting.. saying you want a 1 hour convo with you. And thats it. And im not going away till you do!! But thats up 2 you.

      And reading is going great. Im loving every minute of it!

      Have a good weekend to!

      • #11336
        hox
        Participant

        I’m so glad you know the tricks your mind is playing on you. Thank you for sharing these episodes, knowledge is good. Keep up the good work and the reading Dan. Now you are officially addicted to reading like a lot of us on here.

    • #11339
      danman83
      Participant

      Haha thanks hox. For a blip second, i was thinking about picking up like i use to.

      I was gutted. But i never and it soon went.

      And thanks again hox i really appreciate it.

      • #11342
        sae1996
        Participant

        Heyyy! I just thought I’d come on here to see how everyone is doing. You’re doing awesome! Great to hear that things are looking up 🙂

    • #11343
      danman83
      Participant

      Thanks mate.. hows your bf doing?

    • #11344
      dnanon
      Participant

      Hi Danman, we drove past where our son loves tonight and his gf was just parking up. I spoke to her and asked how he was. She said he was asleep. It was 6 pm at night! I tried to talk to her but she is not very helpful. I asked if he is any worse but she just says he is the same. I said how upset I was because of his text before he went away. She said she didn’t know what he had said in the text. I said he isn’t having a life if he isn’t going anywhere. I also said how upset I have been and how this has been making me ill. She went up to the flat to ask if he would speak to us but when she came down he had said no, he will ring when he is ready. I said maybe when he is ready we won’t be. It’s his daughter’s birthday next week and he probably won’t get in touch as he didn’t for his son’s birthday before xmas. He has not been in touch with the mums either and they tend not to ask us anymore because all we can say is he hasn’t been in touch. It’s just such a mess. He loves his kids and when he is not on drugs he is great with them. I just think he is burying his head in the sand, not admitting or wanting to stop. I really thought that not seeing his kids would make him stop but it hasn’t.

    • #11345
      danman83
      Participant

      Its frustrating me this as well… he can at least come down and see you.. so what is his situation then? Is he still using? Is he off it and staying in the house to stay away from it?

      If he was really asleep, was he on it the night before?

      Has he not got a brother to go round and to speak to him? I cant remember if ive asked that already.

      Your in a real hard situation.. do you leave him to it, and let him come round himself… which you will think, its not showing you care but you do.

      Or do you keep on track of him and he might end up getting mad. Its really hard for you.

      What has his dad said? Could he not talk him round?

    • #11348
      dnanon
      Participant

      The only conclusion we can come to is that he is still using but then if he isn’t going out of the house is his gf getting it for him? I text her to ask if she is enabling him but she didn’t reply. He has cut off all contact with all his family who have always been supportive. His brother has text him several times but has given up when he hasn’t replied. His dad was with me when we went round the other night. He texts him all the time trying to get him to respond. My worry is that he is going to continue on this path until he has spent all the money he got from selling his house. Then I worry what he will do when he has no money and no job but still wants to use. Also we are having to pay back the family member who lent him money to sort his debts. I just think the longer he leaves it the worse it is all going to be, especially as he has missed his kids birthdays and Christmas not seeing them. I wonder if it is best to leave him to it but it has already been three months and I really don’t think he is going to come round.

      • #11350
        hox
        Participant

        I feel for you. You are damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Can you bear to do a text saying you will always be there for him when he’s ready and leave him to it? It will be hard, but what you are doing now is hard on you too. You are making yourself ill and whilst he is on the coke he’s not thinking of anyone else’s wellbeing. It’s a cruel way to treat people, but thats what coke does to you. He probably feels like you are harassing him all the time, we know this isn’t true as this is what we do when we care for our loved ones and want whats best for them. At the moment he feels like what he’s doing is best for him. It seems like your life is on hold until he comes to his senses. Keep strong we are with you.

    • #11349
      danman83
      Participant

      May be just give it a couple of week.

      Does he work?

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