Originally Posted by
LaFemme 
I hear an awful lot of regret on SR though, and think that there is a benefit in viewing the addiction we have all suffered with as an opportunity....thoughts?
When I was in active addiction and was able to work I used to look down on those addicts that lived on the street. Then I became one of those addicts. Still I could always see that there were some addicts below my stature. Then came recovery where I begun to realize that I was suffering greatly even when I was able to hold a job. Just as much as I suffered without the ability to work.
Now I'm trying to make a point in here somewhere...but my brain isn't cooperating. Oh lets see...compassion...yea. I can now see that suffering in addiction comes in many disguises. And no matter how I tried to dress up my addiction with a good job, nice clothing, car and whatnot many addicts suffer the same regardless of stature in the community.