What’s your current state of mind? Wins, Worries, this is the place to freely share what’s on your mind this week. We’d love to hear it! Remember - if you’ve got a question, share it separately to the group as a question post so we can help crowd-source the best answers!
Weekly Wins and Worries 7/24/18
polly
#2
I’m frustrated that my concern over my husband’s substance use affects my mood and bothers me so much.
briar
#3
I saw ‘Kissed by God’ last night - a documentary about Pro Surfer Any Irons who suffered from bipolar and drug addiction. He died of a heart attack with lots of drugs in his system at 32. His wife has a foundation to raise awareness around mental illness and substance abuse. Thought it might be of interest: https://www.andyironsfoundation.org/
Bultmancd
#4
I am dealing with anxiety/depression with a loved one who is in recovery. It has taken a toll on my health. I am getting help medically which is a start. I know i need to focus on other things
bhassig
#5
I appreciate the opportunity to engage with this community. I have friends who are struggling with ‘emotional’ sobriety issues including attachment disorders and clinical codependency disorders. My stepson, at 21, passed away from an prescription overdose (inhaling xanax among others) while ‘partying.’ He had completed ‘formal’ rehabilitation in Tenn and immediately relapsed. It was hard to fight the family norms in which I married into as I saw how his environment was pressing his ability to recover so hard. I was on the outside at that point through separation, and emotionally on the inside of the family. When I saw The Village philosophies, I knew the power of supporting those witnessing addiction could be addressed differently. Thank you, thank you.
polly
#7
Love to hear about what’s working/worked for you. Might ask a question on that topic. I try to ignore and not show the struggle I go through worrying but it really takes a toll.
Julie_Smith
#8
I am so sorry for your loss, bhassig. The toll that addiction takes is heartbreaking.