Old 11-03-2011, 09:01 AM
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I can relate to your post.

There are days/weeks where I want to pass out my therapist's business card to most of the people I meet and/or give them a schedule of ACA meetings in my area. Since I'm an ACA, I tend to notice people from dysfunctional families more. Someone will start talking or creating drama and I think to myself, "They must come from an alcoholic home".

For me, it's sort of like being on a diet and noticing all the overweight people around me. When I quit smoking years ago, everywhere I turned I saw smokers. Since I'm working on my own recovery, I tend to notice people that need recovery. But, it's not my job to tell others what they need to do anymore than it was my job to get my father to stop drinking.

If find myself getting too distracted by other people's issues, I remind myself to keep the focus on myself and to "Let Go and Let God."

Hope November is better for you.

Warm Regards,

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