Posted by octopusprime on November 21, 2003, at 11:17:36
In reply to I'm in need of some advice, posted by Ayla on November 20, 2003, at 17:52:37
ayla -
i have been there and done that.
although it sounds cheesy to read a book on codependency (such as "Codependent No More"), you may find this book to be helpful. when a person deals, on a daily basis, with a partner with mental illness and substance use/abuse issues, it's surprising how much that person's personality and sense of self can get lost.on another note: you asked "how can i get him help"? short answer: you can't. you cannot help somebody that doesn't want to be help.
oh it is sad. oh it is so hard. i hope you can count on an extended support network - your family and friends - to help get you through this time.
i'm sorry you have to go through this. you will live again.
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