The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I just wanted to check in. It seems that when things are going well, I forget to work on my recovery. Things aren't going well, but at least we are not in a crisis.
My husband went to detox last weekend (something he swore he would never do.) I think he did it because he knew in his heart that I had enough. I am sad to sya that it was not a good experience for him. He said that they only attended three AA meetings, met with a counselor his last day there and saw a doctor once. I was hoping that detox would be so much more eye opening. When someone finally takes the step to admit they need help and seek it, the help needs to be available and worth it. I am disappointed that there do not seem to be enough sources of help out there. For many people, that first step may happen only once in their lifetime. They may not live to seek help again or may turn it down the next time.
I live with an A and work at a treatment center. Detox is usually used for "detoxing" the body, there should be either inpatient or out-patient treatment to follow a detox, for aftercare. Check into the options. Stay strong.
