Hi my name is Mitch & my girl friend is currently enrolled in a treatment centre. A really good one aparently. She has already graduated from a couple of programs but unfortunately relapsed do to the environment she was in and the people who surrounded her. She tells me she is now doing really well & believes it will be the last time considering she has left behind everything & everyone who influenced her into it. Her main problem was not being able to say no whenever drugs would be in front of her. She would do it even if she knew it was wrong and didn't want to do it. Unfortunately... She was raised in that kind of environment therefore it is hard for me sometimes to stay positive about her recovery and be the best support for her. She wants to change in order to be able to have a normal sober life where she will be able to start a family & raise her kids in a drug-free environment. I have considered Nar-Anon but I am not really a religious man therefore it is why I am on here asking for anyone's help. How can I be the best partner & support her? I do realize I am powerless towards her addiction but I really want to be with her & be there for her. How can I prepare myself? Any advice?
I am also very close to my family and they are not being really supportive of my decision to be with her. I do realize that they just want what's best for me but I am trying to follow my heart and stand up for myself because she is the love of my life. We talk for about 30min daily.
Mitch
It's great to see your wanting to help. As much as it pains you, she needs to want to give up herself and follow through with her convictions.
My partner is a full blown heroin and ice addict. All people he associates with are all drug users or people with big issues.
He chooses to constantly drive for his fix without the regard for anyone. He claims to want to give up but his actions speak volumes.
It comes down to just being patient and waiting. But make sure you look after you. That is very important.
It's great to see your wanting to help. As much as it pains you, she needs to want to give up herself and follow through with her convictions.
My partner is a full blown heroin and ice addict. All people he associates with are all drug users or people with big issues.
He chooses to constantly drive for his fix without the regard for anyone. He claims to want to give up but his actions speak volumes.
It comes down to just being patient and waiting. But make sure you look after you. That is very important.
