relationships and drug abuse?
I recently moved to Michigan from Florida. I have been an addict for 14 years. I am four weeks clean now and plan on staying that way. I moved to Michigan to start over and change my life. I am safe with my sister and her family. My boyfriend called me today and wants to move up here with me. I am not sure if that is a good idea because I want to be clean and he is also an addict. He will be 45 days clean when coming here. He has been an addict for 15 years. My sister thinks this could somehow stop my recovery. What do you think? I would just some opinions. I love him and he loves me but is that enough.
Congratulations for facing your addiction and winning! Love is NOT enough. Addiction is a life long battle for which there is no cure. Having the boyfriend around could end up being just the trigger you need to send you spiraling down the wrong road. Please find a support group and continue to work on yourself. I’m not saying write him out of your life completely but you certainly don’t need to be together at this critical time. He should also spend more time focusing on getting his life back on track. Be supportive of each other through phone calls and email. Good luck!
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