Advice

Hi there how are you all doing ? I really just need some perspective on something. Im 5 years sober now Im wondering if I made the right decision. When choosing to walk away from those that were struggling with addiction? Reason im asking is cause I've seen alot of people I've known struggle like i did . And I would try and help steer them in a better direction. But unfortunately either they wasnt ready or they just wanted me to do the work for them. Had a friend I saw him at one point like a little brother so to speak . Well he would try and try to get sober but for all the wrong reasons. Eventually I was able to get myself to stick it out. While trying to be there and even with to my first meeting with him . Im thankful for that support he gave me ... it made me feel im really not alone . But long story short he kept falling back into addiction.. so I ended up created distance but still tried to help but didnt wanna get too involved at the risk of my soberity so I eventually washed my hands .

I know how hard it truly is to kick the habit but sometimes I wonder did I make the right choice? Im going for my ged with plans on pursing nursing and etc . But idk .. is that wrong to feel like that ? Shouldn't I be trying to help him more?

Posted May 1, 2026, 3:55 AM UTC

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