You nearly took that from me forever, but I have it back, and you will never have it again. I was lost in love with you for such a long time. I thought I had lost myself forever, but I hadn’t.
Hannah Rose, LCPC, is a therapist, writer, public speaker, and lover of all things caffeinated. I am not going to stop reaching my hand out to the newcomer, trying again and again to give them even a microscopic portion of what I’ve gained throughout my recovery. I am not going to stop working in this field (until I am burnt out and need to leave in order to continue taking care of myself). But, my dear addiction, I see you for what you are. They say that when we are sitting in meetings (12-step programs), you are outside in the parking lot doing push ups. Waiting to pounce at any given moment…waiting to take hold of our sanity and our serenity, down to a visceral level, when we turn our backs for just one second.
Goodbye Letter to Alcohol Template
As the years rolled on, you were there almost daily. You were there throughout my wedding and my early days of marriage. You saw me have our firstborn child, then my second born…and continued to be with me all the time.
- You know the line, it’s not you, it’s me?
- I acted differently around my friends, I ditched school to be with you, I even spent my hard-earned money on you.
- Every day was a fresh start, a new morning to restart our glorious relationship.
- I felt so alone, even though I had you.
- It’s a disgusting feeling knowing I did those things and not being able to remember.
This is my letter to my addiction, a candid confession of our twisted relationship. I acted differently around my friends, I ditched school to be with you, I even spent goodbye to alcohol letter my hard-earned money on you. “Just get a sparkling water, put a lime in it, and have fun,” he says. I’ve always feel a bit odd about writing unsent letters in therapy.
What Is a Goodbye Letter to Alcohol?
It can provide insight into the reasons behind their drinking, the triggers that lead to alcohol use, and the consequences of their actions. By reflecting on these aspects, individuals can start to recognize patterns and behaviours that may have contributed to their addiction. Writing a goodbye letter to alcohol has been used in recovery for many years, and for all types of addictions and drugs, and is one recovery tool that I really advocate.
Thank you for the good memories and I’ll try to forget the bad. It’s time for me to focus on my family. It’s time for me to make things right. They deserve me without you tagging along. I’m just sorry I abused our relationship. And who knows, if I’m ever old and alone, we may meet again.
What is a goodbye letter?
I hated the smell of you, especially on the skin of hungover adults in the mornings after parties. Remember when I used to tip you down the sink because I hated the way you made Mum feel and act? I didn’t like you and I didn’t want you around. I’m not going to just dump you without a word.
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