Knitwear anonymous

After years of denial I’m finally accepting the truth that I have a knitwear problem. My family are supporting me through this difficult time. They’ve been aware of my problem for years and despite their efforts, I continued to deny it was an issue. But now I’m at the point where my cupboard door won’t shut because there are too many jumpers in it so I’ve decided to accept the truth.

The first step to recovery is acknowledging I have a problem which is what I’m doing now. I’m currently seeking out a local knitwear anonymous support group that I can join to learn strategies for dealing with my addiction and I plan to write about my journey in a book.

I want to thank my husband who has had to put up with a lot. He’s got very little space in the wardrobe for his clothes. Sometimes when he’s talking to me, especially if it’s about maths, my mind drifts away and I think about the next jumper I want to buy or make. When we’re watching TV I comment on and admire the jumpers worn by the actors distracting him from the actual plot. I frequently change outfits during the day, going from one jumper to the next like a child in a lolly factory. I’m compelled to look at jumpers on my phone whenever I think no one is looking. And perhaps worst of all, I have jumpers with holes in them that I can’t bear to part with.

If anyone else is suffering then please know that you are not alone. There’s help out there. We can and will recover!