Submitted by Tweetiebird on 11/23/2009.
So I've left my possible ADD and definitely Bipolar boyfriend behind.
I'm not sure what came first but the symptoms were so close I wonder if there is a distinct different in terms of recovery. It is unlikely that we will get back together even after he's started recovery as he is an alcoholic. The doctor evaluting him asked if he wanted to continue a love relationship with me and he said he didn't know. It's hard to accept after all the support I've given him and the fact that we have been friends for over 20 years.
I know that I need to let go but I wonder if there is anyone else that has been through this type of ordeal. I'm trying to move on in a positive way but I've been struggling.
Tweetiebird,
Submitted by SpaceyStacey197... on
Tweetiebird,
I know its been YEARS since you wrote this, but I am for sure in the same situation as you. I hope that you have found peace, joy and happiness. I have read many of your posts and they have helped me enormously.
Right now, I am facing the end of my marriage of 5 years with someone I have been romantically involved with for over 7 years, and with whom I have been friends with since I was 18 (I am now 41 and he is 43). The pain and hurt of this is blinding me from all sides. Even though like you, I know I am making a healthy choice (based on him saying he wants to leave) by taking him at his word and planning accordingly. He will leave soon and I will be OK. Thats my mantra of what I keep telling myself. My husband is refusing to treat his issues, and I can no longer follow him down this path.
Anyway - I hope you are happy now, and that your life has become wonderful.