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Addictionship:The struggle between and friendship
Addiction changes everything—even the way we connect with people.
Sometimes, the people you meet during addiction aren’t real friends.
They’re around for what they can get from you—drugs, money, a place to stay.
It’s a string of fake encounters and fake connections.
But just because you’re an addict doesn’t make you a bad person.
It just makes it harder to find good people.
Finding Real Friends in a World of Chaos
In the drug world, true friends are rare.
But when you find one—someone who is genuine, honest, loyal—it matters.
Addiction is a long, lonely road.
Having even one real friend can make it feel less unbearable.
So… What Is a Friend to You?
What characteristics do you value in a friend?
Loyalty? Honesty? Respect? Authenticity?
How many people can you truly call friends?
I have four friends I consider my real, true friends—and I feel blessed.
Real friendship is hard to come by these days, especially in recovery.
Different Types of Friends
There are many types of friends we encounter:
Casual or Social Friends – Work friends, gym buddies, book club acquaintances.
Close Friends – The ones in your inner circle. You talk often, share struggles, and value each other deeply.
Lifelong Friends – Childhood connections who’ve stuck around. With them, you can be your raw, unfiltered self.
Acquaintances – People you chat with occasionally or connect with on social media.
Ask Yourself:
What kind of friends do you have?
Do they uplift you, or drain you?
Do they encourage your healing, or enable your pain?
Human Connection Matters
Friendship is more than a social label—it’s vital to our survival.
We weren’t meant to walk this life alone, especially not through the battle of addiction.
But what makes a friendship last?
What holds it all together?
The answer is different for everyone.
But for me, it’s simple:
Loyalty. Trust. Respect. Honesty. Love.
And the courage to show up, even when things get hard.#Addiction #relationship #mental health #Respect #loyalty #honesty #genuine #Real BigmommaJ
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