I don't see much hope if I try to guilt someone with an acquired disease over a genetic born disease that they should be treated lesser person for having gone thru addiction and recovered.
I think you are referring to my post since you quote my words. I apologize if my post hurt your feelings or if you took it personally. I wasn't trying to guilt anyone or make anyone feel less valued. I'm sharing my perspective based on my personal experience.
Lots of people live with stigma and disease. I cry for my patients who would do anything to get better but there is no hope. I don't cry for my son's father (anymore) because he has been given every opportunity to get better, but chooses not too.