Originally Posted by
firebolt Oh wouldn't it be easier if they were just complete jerks that were mean to us, cheated on us, or hit us?!
It's my sickness - where I tell myself, "well, it's not THAT bad, he doesn't hit me."
Gawd.... that just reinforces that I need to focus on ME and MY health! I'm as effed up as he is I swear.
You can do this! - it is surprising how much peace and serenity we feel just being AWAY form the addiction!
I can relate I actually said that to myself a few times before. "well its not that bad, it could be worse at least he doesnt abuse me".
Yup I need the same focus on me too.