Originally Posted by
keithj 
I was kind of wondering about this. It's not a reason to judge harshly, condemn, or turn away. It's just part of the sickness. All the more reason to show kindness. And many here have done so.
But how and what kind of kindness? Is it true kindness to foster the attention seeking and self pity? I know it's more comfortable and it feels good. But is it really kindness?
There is a big focus in my recovery on getting away from selfishness and self-seeking, on getting out of the me first, I'm so important mindset. The people I surround myself with today are people that love me enough to tell me the truth, even when it isn't comfortable. Katie is sick, just like me, and I don't begin to get better if I live in delusion, manipulate, and run away when I don't get my way.
Hmmm. Something to think about.
I need to address this, now that I have the energy. Katie has been sick with
bronchitis for DAYS, not grandiosity, not self pity - NO, a bacterial infection which makes anyone feel like crap. People, please do not jump to pablum conclusions. There are physical illnesses which really DO affect the psyche. I've held off this long, as I didn't have the energy to address these comments, but now I do.