Thank you very much, Sesh, for pointing out that RABF is doing this to himself and I should not take it so personally. That's true. The detachment step is obviously not complete for me.
I wonder, then, when *does* the alcoholic ever learn that his/her actions affect others? And why do I keep waiting to see that epiphany in any of the alcoholics I've known?
Once I can get to some level of understanding, I suppose my level of acceptance will grow and then my empathy will be more evident.
I appreciate the thoughtful answers and discussion on this thread. This is very helpful to me.
