((((((StarPonysMama))))))

I know you're right and now I'm not drinking I feel stronger. It may be cruel but I've started to make my excuses when it comes to spending time with negative people. I feel like I'm "culling" my friends but...not the genuine ones, not the ones where there's give and take on both sides. I know it will benefit me in the long run as I have came close to shutting down recently for feeling so drained and overwhelmed. To me it's just a matter of deciding I'm worth more and learning to be assertive...but I am getting there thanks to all the advice and support given here at pc.

Thank You for your support and advice.

Thanks to everybody who's helped me in this forum with this problem.