I just read the post by Jenny - "I am your disease".
http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/1656
Brilliant insight from an addicts perspective.
Should be required reading for anyone that knows or is in a relationship with an addict.
Not too sure addicts should read it, it's such a powerful work, it's scary.
Very well written, sent chills down my spine, thank you for your contribution Jenny.
I am so grateful to NOT be an addict, and I have a new found empathy for anyone fighting this demon.
You should all know that this Bast***d called "your disease" is NOT your friend. I wish all of you the strength to at least push him to the sidelines while you struggle to regain your life.
Those of us that have stuck with you will not wait forever. I have waited for years, and I still have hope, but every year brings less and less optimism.
Please let this new year be the one where you make up your mind to save the relationships you have left. God, I know it's tough, but if there is anyone left in your life, fight to keep them. It's hard to go through this with help, it's more difficult to do it alone.
I have seen the family and the friends give up one after another. I have been on the brink of giving up many times.
This website is awesome - may all of you find strength and kinship here. You need each other, and we,the non-addicts in relationships with you, need your help too.
Know that you ARE helping me....
As I learn more, I hope I can repay you...