[ThingWithFeathers]

My mum has always said that it's a disease, a medical problem. She has shown a sympathetic understanding for those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. But .. Now that she knows I have a drug addiction (which I told her as I was going into detox for the second time), her compassion doesn't spread to me and she has decided that it is not a disease She's incredibly judgemental of and passively hostile to me. She can't see with compassion who I am or what I struggle with. I wish I never told her

I am in your boat. My family would never understand. For some reason, they would be more understanding if it was alcohol, because there are several of those in my family. I have never been to detox and that scares me.

[ThingWithFeathers]

I'm trying really hard. I'm a high functioning addict and I'm involved in a number of programs to help me kick the habit. I don't steal from people, I don't abuse or yell at people, I've helped my mum out no end and I am the same person I've always been. Heck, I've been taking drugs since I was 12. Aside from being an addict, I have done nothing to warrent my mother's hostility.

[OliverRaw]

It is much easier to tell those words of compassion and support to strangers rather than close people. You see, your mother is compassionate towards other people not because she doesn't love You or something like that. Situation is opposite. Because of your love to You, she just can't be ok with it and as a result is judgmental to You.
Hope, You'll get over your addiction and get better!

[AngstyLady]

Originally Posted by ThingWithFeathers

My mum has always said that it's a disease, a medical problem. She has shown a sympathetic understanding for those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. But .. Now that she knows I have a drug addiction (which I told her as I was going into detox for the second time), her compassion doesn't spread to me and she has decided that it is not a disease She's incredibly judgemental of and passively hostile to me. She can't see with compassion who I am or what I struggle with. I wish I never told her

That's so weird . .. I guess it hit too close to home and she realized he's not as compassionate as she thought- I'm sorry she's treating you so poorly. Don't give up the fight though, stay strong! I hope you make it through and find a good suport ntwork to surround yourself with .