Detachment with love means caring enough about others to allow them to learn from their mistakes. It also means being responsible for our own welfare and making decisions without ulterior motives-the desire to control others.
How hard that was for me to put into practice, but it's probably one of the most valuable lessons I learned.
I learned that I couldn't live in my son's addiction and my recovery at the same time...so I let go of trying to control any of his choices and started making some better ones for myself.
That took me from being a victim, to becoming a survivor.
Thanks, Cats, this is exactly what I needed to read today.
Hugs