My day spa retreat has been extended 2 weeks
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127503)
United States
July 31, 2026 1:07pm CST
and I am NOT happy about it. My counselor here did not think that going straight back to the apartment from here was a good idea. He recommended 2 weeks of PHP (partial hospitalization program) which is basically sober living on the main campus.
I told the counselor that I would talk to my ex about it. He of course agreed with the counselor. When I saw him yesterday he asked what my ex said and I told him that he agreed. Somehow he took that to mean that I agreed to do it. He set it up for me to head there tomorrow. He called my ex to let him know that was the plan. Then he came up here to ask if I was ready to go tomorrow. I was like "WHAT?!?!?!" I had already decided to just go straight back to the apartment.
Needless to say I was upset and tears started dripping down my face. I was not prepared to spend another 2 weeks away. I only packed enough toiletries for a week. (hello Amazon) I was supposed to go into work to get my stuff ready to be moved into my new classroom. Darwin only knows what the state of the produce in my fridge will look like when I return.
I am so upset. This is one of those times when I really could use a drink. 

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7 responses
@RasmaSandra (99489)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10h
Virtual hugs and hang in there, Time flies quite quickly and you will ba back home soon.
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@snowy22315 (211505)
• United States
13h
I know you are upset, but staying at the apartment complex and isolating does not seem to be good for your sobriety. Can't Ou go home even to see the cats?
@Juliaacv (56964)
• Canada
13h
I am sorry that this disappointment came to you.
Maybe you can work towards getting that decreased by a week.
That would be a workable compromise, and then you could get through your program plus get to the school to get things set up and organized.
But give in for now, and try to work on yourself.

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@LindaOHio (223878)
• United States
Just now
I'm so sorry for the unexpected time away. I hope it goes quickly and will be to your benefit.








