Well, I absolutely agree it doesn't matter. How much I love or care for someone is not going to cure their disease. There was a time I thought much of what is in the book excerpt was an indication of love. I don't believe that anymore. If someone else's writings (oh you know, like the bible maybe?) can help me think in ways I never have, I say hurrah!
Bottom line for me has been recognizing it is a waste of MY precious life to turn it over to an addict. That doesn't mean the addict is not a human being deserving of my love and support. It also doesn't mean that for some, devoting their life to another's recovery isn't what is right for them. It's all about what is the life I want for myself and how do I go about getting it.
Thanks for posting.