[lindyloo]

Hi Lovely Roses, welcome to the forum. Everyone here has a loved one who has addictions and also some people in recovery offering support and advice too.

Thank you for sharing your story, I’m so sorry to hear that your dad’s addictive behaviour is affecting you.

I’m no expert but it sounds to me that he has a very addictive personality. My son is 28 and has alcohol and cocaine addictions for more than years. Thankfully he’s doing well and in early recovery..

He reached out to us for support two years ago. Debt, illness threat of losing his job,house car.

He joined AA and CA meetings, did 12 step program, got a sponsor, met some great support.

This can only happen if the addicted is willing to seek help.

In the meantime, please look after your own health and well-being. Confide in someone close and keep in touch here.

The forum has advice and support as does the Icarus trust who post here. Please don’t feel alone in this nightmare of addiction.

Take care, stay strong lovely

Lx

[icarus-trust]

Hi,

Thanks for posting. as Lindyloo says you do need to look after yourself too. If you would like someone to talk with for advice and support please contact us at Icarus Trust as we are a charity that offer support to people dealing with addiction in their family. We have family Friends who are experienced and well trained and, if you get in touch you could talk to one of them.

You can contact Icarus Trust on help@icarustrust.org or visit our website http://www.icarustrust.org

All the best.

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