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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 737323" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>It's a hard road we travel here Brknheart. It does hurt. I'm sorry, I know how much it hurts. We all put one foot in front of the other, amp up our self care, learn about boundaries and learn how to accept what we can't change. It's a process, it takes time. You're coming out of the "FOG" as Tanya mentioned, which is where we realize we need to make a change, status quo is no longer working and we become aware that change is now necessary. We see how things really are, not how we want them to be. We are the ones who do the changing, we don't wait for our kids to change.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure if you're aware of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can access them online. Here is their website:</p><p><a href="https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI" target="_blank">About NAMI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>ALL THE NAMI HELPLINE</strong></span></p><p><a href="https://www.conductdisorders.com/community/tel:8009506264" target="_blank">800-950-NAMI</a><a href="mailto:info@nami.org">info@nami.org</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET</strong></span></p><p><a href="https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine#crisis" target="_blank"><strong><u>FIND HELP IN A CRISIS</u></strong></a> OR TEXT "NAMI" TO 74174</p><p></p><p>They offer parent courses which may provide you with information, resources, support and guidance. If it feels right, give them a call. </p><p></p><p>It may be helpful to read the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. Many parents find solace and support at Al Anon or Families anonymous. Get yourself into supportive environments where you avail yourself to options, compassion, understanding & safety......many of us seek therapy so we have a place to vent and emote and feel seen and heard. It helps. If you want the names of local therapists you can look on The Psychology Today website and goodtherapy.org. You may want to look for someone well versed in mental illness and addiction. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there Brknheart, this is tough, but it's doable......get yourself support, keep posting and make self care the priority now.....you need to fill yourself back up to regain your strength & resolve. You matter too. Your feelings and your desires matter. As you care for yourself & receive support, you'll find your way through, you'll find options that work for you......you're not alone......we're all here with you......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 737323, member: 13542"] It's a hard road we travel here Brknheart. It does hurt. I'm sorry, I know how much it hurts. We all put one foot in front of the other, amp up our self care, learn about boundaries and learn how to accept what we can't change. It's a process, it takes time. You're coming out of the "FOG" as Tanya mentioned, which is where we realize we need to make a change, status quo is no longer working and we become aware that change is now necessary. We see how things really are, not how we want them to be. We are the ones who do the changing, we don't wait for our kids to change. I'm not sure if you're aware of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can access them online. Here is their website: [URL="https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI"]About NAMI | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness[/URL] [SIZE=4][B]ALL THE NAMI HELPLINE[/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.conductdisorders.com/community/tel:8009506264']800-950-NAMI[/URL][EMAIL]info@nami.org[/EMAIL] [SIZE=4][B]M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET[/B][/SIZE] [URL='https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine#crisis'][B][U]FIND HELP IN A CRISIS[/U][/B][/URL] OR TEXT "NAMI" TO 74174 They offer parent courses which may provide you with information, resources, support and guidance. If it feels right, give them a call. It may be helpful to read the article on detachment at the bottom of my post here. Many parents find solace and support at Al Anon or Families anonymous. Get yourself into supportive environments where you avail yourself to options, compassion, understanding & safety......many of us seek therapy so we have a place to vent and emote and feel seen and heard. It helps. If you want the names of local therapists you can look on The Psychology Today website and goodtherapy.org. You may want to look for someone well versed in mental illness and addiction. Hang in there Brknheart, this is tough, but it's doable......get yourself support, keep posting and make self care the priority now.....you need to fill yourself back up to regain your strength & resolve. You matter too. Your feelings and your desires matter. As you care for yourself & receive support, you'll find your way through, you'll find options that work for you......you're not alone......we're all here with you...... [/QUOTE]
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