Tell the story of how alcohol has affected different facets of your life. Did it make you forget important family events or miss special occasions? This spot is where you can air your grievances about alcohol’s lies and broken promises. This helps to physically put things in perspective, especially being able to visualize the thoughts and behaviors that have been causing so much trouble. As I bid you one final farewell, please know that this is the last you will hear from me.
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You’re very selfish and only concerned with your own well-being. When I tried to work out and get healthier, you were always waiting for me after the gym, prodding me to spend a little time with you. Then you seduced me into spending the night with you, and in the morning, you’d laugh at me while my head and stomach ached from too much of you. The silver lining to our relationship is that I am stronger than I’ve ever been. My relationship with you, Addiction, made me a trophy of grace.
- I am writing to say my final farewell to you once and for all.
- Any time I had a moment of clarity and entertained the idea of recovery, you talked me out of it.
- My wife and friends tell me about how intense I got, and the horrible things I said.
- It is easy to dwell on all of the negatives, but this shouldn’t be your only focus.
- They only visited when they wanted to manipulate me and make me feel like less of a person.
Goodbye Letter to Addiction
- Releasing your concerns and all that worry can be freeing, but it may be the hardest thing you’ll do during the path to getting clean and sober.
- For years now, you’ve been a constant presence in my life.
- In the next section, you will explain all your concerns.
- Her name is Recovery and she makes me feel good about myself…as a Person, a Father, a Spouse, and a Friend.
Do not get too caught up on perfect grammar, structure, or organization. It is understandable that the writer may be emotionally charged. It is more important to make sure that you get out everything that you want to say.
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I want you to know that I forgive you, but more importantly, I’m ready to forget you. I know who I am, what I like, what I need and how I want to live my life. I no longer feel weighed down by you and have since found clarity and purpose. I mastered your ways, the spell you cast on others and how you grip down on people with your deceitful tricks. Because of this mastery, I’m now able to help others break loose from your chains too.
Good Bye Break-Up Letter to Alcohol
This time, your recovery can be long-lasting. But it’s also fine to admit that alcohol destroyed your life and was a thief of your time and energy. It pushed your family and friends away from you. You fell victim to an Alcohol Use Disorder that required treatment – you’re not at fault; it’s a clinical diagnosis. Writing a letter to your addiction may seem daunting at first. As incredibly cruel as I was to my own family members during my drug abuse, I wasn’t cruel to you.
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I went without you this year, and it sucked, especially since you were cheating on me with everyone else. You were definitely putting goodbye letter to alcohol on a show at the beach, and if you can remember, you finally won me over. Over 200 miles of you and me on the road together.
Dear Addiction,
Express Your Determination to Get Support
- You made me think everything would be okay as long as you were there.
- Be honest about both the perceived positives and the real negatives.
- It’s a clean break and we won’t be taking your name along with us.
- He also lets alcohol know the hope he holds for a future without it.