The Social Network (2010)

Hi Stuart, I don’t have a network anything near as sophisticated as this, it’s my blocks, hiding phone in 15 year old son’s room, then all you guys on here which I admit I’ve not been great at checking in the last few days! Lots of love, I know I’ll always get support here and for that I’m grateful xx

Hi Misty

That's still a network. Do you have anyone to talk to other than on here ? Have you tried any online meetings or would that not be your thing. I'm sure I've mentioned that Evive app has launched a new zoom on Thursdays hosted by the founder at a UK friendly time of 6pm. Should have a good international feel and no need to put your camera on if you arent comfortable. It will be a completely safe space and confidential  

My network is a little smaller, but it's essential. Top of the tree is my wife, she has supported me, taken financial control and takes care of all the annoying things that adults have to deal with, unexpected bills, childcare issues and requirements, food planning and shopping ect ect she allows me to focus on healing, my social life and real friends before recovery aren't really around anymore and I have got new friends both through recovery and through this community, my colleagues at work are for the most part brilliant at understanding, supporting and picking me up on bad days. My therapist is an absolute god send and knows exactly how to work with me so it doesn't feel pressured or forced and I am slowly tackle 20+year old problems, myself... Odd one I know but for years I purposely hid the true me, the kind, caring emotional side of me and everyone knew the cold, resilient, heartless addict but the version of me buried under all the trauma all the issues that version is so d**n helpful to me 

Hi Jake

Would you have written that post above on day one when we first met on here ? I hope you are so proud of where you have grown to so far. This community is always here to support you, just as you do for them 

hi,

my support network has changed thru the years but has my family at its core....... my mum and dad have brought me thru and supported me thru my finding out i had skitsophrenia and my brought me thru my gambling problems also........ they have been soo soo good and i am truely thankfull to them and know i wouldnt ber here had they not been around.......likewise my sister and brothew in law and nephews and niece are my world too......i love spending time with them all and any advice is allways well lead.....

My close friends that ive known since primary and secondary school are soo much fun to be around they are well intentioned however have led me down different paths good and bad thru the years......with maturity they are now much better with their advice.......we were all young and reckless and we are all now better for the knowledge and maturity that comes with age.......

 My new boss is great and advises me well with thought and respect.

My collegues all have their opinions and are well iontentioned.....

My docter dr sokdeo and health practioner nikki both give great advise in times of need and over the years there have been many......

We are ofcourse a representation of those close around us and our environment.....they say u mirror earnings and relationships of those around you.......im thankful to my surroundings especially family in getting me to this point......

Stuart youve really been a new friend who has brought a lot of wisdom to my life along with a new found passion for my recovery that had been lost.......so thsank you

adam

Hi Adam

Absolutely no need for thanks mate and love that post. It sounds very robust and easy for you to reach out to when you need it.