Then, one day, you pushed me into that grave and began covering me up. You thought you would be saying the goodbye. Addiction, you’re a liar, a thief, and a cruel master.

I now have a new job, and have made new friends through recovery support groups who have broken free from their substance abuse problems, just as I have. Reduces anxiety and reluctance to recovery. As you write your letter, you will inform your past addiction of your future goals. Putting your goals in writing makes your success much more likely and attainable. Alyssa who is the National Director of Digital Marketing, joined the Banyan team in 2016, bringing her five-plus years of experience.

My goodbye letter to alcohol

It’s a clean break and we won’t be taking your name along with us. So, if you’ve been wondering why I said goodbye to you for good, it was because I began to resent you and then quickly fell out of love with you. I know who I am, what I like, what I need and how I want to live my life. I no longer feel weighed down by you and have since found clarity and purpose. I mastered your ways, the spell you cast on others and how you grip down on people with your deceitful tricks. Because of this mastery, I’m now able to help others break loose from your chains too.

When you come across it later, it can serve as a reminder of how far you’ve come. This goodbye letter to addiction isn’t meant to be sent, so you can say whatever you want! Discuss what made you mad, what hurt you, what you’re still holding on to, and what you need to let go of.

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Dr. Sledge served on the board of directors for the American Society of Addiction Medicine and was among the first physicians to receive certification from them. Jay Crosson began his career with Cumberland Heights in 1993 and accepted his role as Chief Executive Officer in 2015. Prior to becoming CEO, Jay was the Chief Financial Officer for the organization. Prior to his current role as Chief Community Recovery Officer, Randal served eight years as Assistant Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. In 2008, he was recognized by the Praed Foundation as a national “Systems Champion” for implementing a statewide children’s assessment for DCS. He also received the Friend of Children Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 from Tennessee Voices for Children after seven years on their board. Your gift to Cumberland Heights through our annual and capital initiates gives immediate support to patients and their families.