I believe that it is beneficial for an active addict or alcoholic to fully suffer the consequences of their behavior. I believe that based on personal experience and the observation of others. "Getting away with it" only allowed my delusions to deepen.
Way more important, in my opinion, is telling the truth. Sometimes the truth is hard to take, and that can be viewed as tough love. But really, it's just the truth.
Last edited by keithj; 09-16-2009 at 01:04 PM.