Sometimes reading all the posts has the opposite effect on me. Instead of feeling supported and not alone, I feel hopeless. Addiction is such an ugly animal that steals family and friends and often seems to big to fight. I just wanted to post something positive. So....
Here's to hoping everyone has a day or an hour or a minute that they take for themselves to NOT think about the addict but to cherish themselves and focus on the good. Whether it be a walk in the park, a bubble bath, a drive in the country, take a moment to forget the bad and be thankful for the good. I have great friends, wonderful kids, a husband who is my rock, a house, pets, and enough money to pay the bills. Yes, I have an addicted daughter but when I look at everything else, I see that I AM fortunate and I am so grateful for the good things. I hope you can take a minute to see the silver lining in your dark cloud. Have a great day!