I am a firm believer in the healing power of the gentle touch. That does not mean that I have not had my share of anger and bad feelings due to addiction, but in the end what has helped me the most is the gentle reminders from people here at SR that we are not alone in this. The older I get the more I realize that we can gain a lot by offering a simple hug to someone who is in pain. Everyone has their own path to walk and we will all get to the point we need to in our own time. Until then a little encouragement that it is possible makes a world of difference. Hugs to you, Marle