'We admitted we were powerless against alcohol- that our lives have become unmanageable"
The first step to your recovery as a family member, or friend of an alcoholic is to admit that you are struggling and that no matter how hard you try you remain powerless against alcohol. This is important for the addict to realize, but equally important for yourself as well.
Sometimes we just need to realize that we can never win. I have heard stories for addicts being clean for 30+ years and then falling back into it again. As people living with addicts, we need to realize that no matter how much we try, we can't cure (think of the 3 C's!) because we'll never be able to beat the drug, no matter what it will always win. All we can do is support (detach lovingly) and accept. Like I've said before, sometimes, it is OK to be selfish.
Love,
Anonymous
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