Perhaps AlAnon?

Lisa,

You're a mature woman who needs connection with the world. This experience has damaged you as only those who love addicts are damaged. Consider joining an AlAnon group -- it is focused on those who love addicts. Perhaps in your community it has a different name, but there is one in almost every community, even small ones.

You will find others who have had to let go of loved ones who choose to follow their addiction. These are people who are trying to put their lives back together.

You will find others looking to find respectable people who will respect them. Wives, ex-wives, husbands, ex-husbands, parents, children -- a world of people who have similar experiences of making allowance after allowance, giving until they have nothing to give. They understand the impacts of being emotionally and physically abused.

A community of people looking for support, love and validation --like you. Every story is different. Listening to them, you'll realize that you aren't alone. They won't hold you at night, but perhaps, if you have friends and people who understand your pain, you'll be able to sleep peacefully until you find someone who deserves your love.

Take care and be strong.

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