And I am amazed at the way it rolls off their backs...like its no big deal. Why should we be sick over this when they dont seem to be frightened about it at all, right?
That's how you know that you are dealing with someone in active addiction. It controls their lives and skews their ability to think and reason rationally. Jail, halfway house, rehab etc are part of their journey until they are able to come to terms with the addiction.
Holidays can be a tough time... but perhaps you'll have some peace and serenity knowing that his HP is with him,
Big hugs
Cats