A Goodbye Letter to My Drug Addiction

In the end, you felt like my only friend. With our guidance and your concerted effort, you can end your substance abuse for good. You can begin to discover the hope and promise of successful, long-term recovery. To learn more or to schedule a free assessment, please visit our Contact Us page or call our center today. For me, the most impactful part of treatment was writing a Dear John letter (aka a goodbye letter) to my drug addiction. You’ve been a part of my world for ten years now.

My Goodbye Letter to Drug Addiction

When you first came into my life, I believed that you would help me ease all the pain I was going through. I thought that my traumatic childhood experiences would disappear thanks to you. I also thought that you could ease many of the struggles of my present. This includes issues I have in my personal and professional life. I believed that the more I poured into you, the less I would have to worry about my other problems. For a while, everything seemed fine.

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I lived this way for so long that I didn’t believe I deserved anything else. So I took that key and one by one, I unchained those pieces of myself and put them back together. I’m still putting myself back together. But the bond I’m building with myself is stronger than the bond I had with you. I will not allow you to control me ever again. Afterwards, I went to an inpatient treatment center where I made friends with a bunch of other people whose lives, like mine, you had wrecked.

Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction: An Example

It’s amusing to watch you ignore yourself; not eating, not sleeping, not even attending your personal hygiene. For more support and information about how to intervene when a family member or loved one faces addiction, reach out to us at FHE Health. Our counselors are available 24/7 and would be glad to be of assistance.

We had a great relationship and you did exactly that. Use the template as a guide to express feelings towards addiction genuinely. Honesty about its impact on the client’s life, including the moments when they felt scared or overwhelmed, is crucial.

That said, I know I cannot blame you entirely for the way things have gone. Just as I am working to regain control in my life, I am also taking responsibility. I chose to start our relationship, and now I am choosing to end it. I know that saying “goodbye” to you for good will take hard work, but I am doing exactly that. For more than ten years, I tried to break up with you. But like a toxic ex, you’d creep back in reminding me that I couldn’t cope without you.

Guide: Writing a Goodbye Letter to Addiction

You offered an escape from my traumatic childhood experiences, and I became comfortable. It began innocently enough, with a prescription for pain relief. I thought I would control you, but you eventually caused heartache and other problems.

What is a Goodbye Letter to Addiction?

• Going through detox and addiction treatment is effective, but it’s common to enter sobriety feeling like there are unresolved issues.
• I have more clarity than I’ve had in twenty years.
• Because of my time at Icarus Behavioral Health, I was able to leave my addiction behind and become a driven, healthy individual.
• They can speak against addiction’s lies that tell you that you are alone, worthless, or cast off.
• I wanted to remember every part of you as you unveiled yourself to me.
• I believed that the more I poured into you, the less I would have to worry about my other problems.

I thought you brought me happiness. I felt welcomed without knowing you were building such a strong anchor in me. But letter to my addiction every time I was away from you, there was chaos.

No matter what stage of recovery you are in, we can help you maintain what you have accomplished and continue moving forward. Contact us to learn how we can help you keep on the right path for a successful and fulfilling life. These dedicated caregivers will take the time to get to know you as a unique individual. Additionally, they will encourage you to play an active role in all aspects of your treatment. I now know that none of these feelings were genuine and that I was being manipulated throughout our time together.