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So you have just gotten back from a rehab facility. Well, congrats on taking the all important first steps to living the rest of your life on a happy and healthy path. You are back at home now but you know all too well that the real work begins. Your life is going to get more challenging from here on out. Dealing with the problem head on was one thing but dealing with the problem in the face of day to day struggles is an entirely separate matter. You want to be the best you but you know it is going to take more than a few good days at home. It’s going to take the support of your family and friends. Here is the problem with that, not every member of your family support and encourage the same way.
Many family members will practice tough love or even enable. It is your primary goal to build a support group that cares about you and your progress. It is important to make sure that your support group will be looking out for your best interest. If they are not then it will only spell doom and gloom for you and your recovery process.
Select people to support you that you care about the most. Pick people that you loved the most prior to getting involved in the world of abuse. If you cared that much for them then you will care that much now. Make sure they are people you consider real friends and ones that will put your well being ahead of their desire to make you happy. Anyone who would even think of allowing you to use isn’t someone who you want to be a part of your sober life. These people need to go. You have worked too hard to throw it away.
