((Steve)) - just a reminder that until I had some serious recovery time behind me, I truly believed what I was saying, but now I see I wasn't so healthy. Even when I went months without smoking crack, the first time, I didn't have a very healthy outlook on life. I was just "not smoking" and truly thought that's all I had to do.
You say you "don't want to give up on my friend, i don't want to lose faith in her, and i dont want her to think i gave up or lost faith."
I wish her the best, but I really do care about you. However, I think I need to detach from this thread, for a bit. It took me every single one of the 30+ years I've spent in dysfunctional relationships WITH A's and becoming one to get to where I am. I was told, in AA "we have to go through what we go through to get to where we are", and I can't make you go through anything any faster. Though I will continue to pray for you, I'm doing what is called "detaching with love", my friend.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Amy