What is acceptance? Acceptance for me will look like this.
Awareness that I have been engaging with an active addict for over three years.
Awareness that I have been part of the problem and have tolerated poor treatment.
Awareness that I have put my life on hold as a result of addiction.
Taking action by embracing recovery fully.
Taking action by living one day at a time.
Taking action by going no contact.
Accepting that even if he were to enter recovery I still need to let go.
Accepting that I am powerless over his addiction and his recovery.
Accepting that this is no longer the life I want to live.
Everything in the acceptance part is still difficult for me.
But nonetheless, I am taking care of me and reaching out to everyone but him.
I pray for the continued faith and strength.
And for you all too.