Originally Posted by
lillamy 
I found that the people I counted as my friends weren't the ones who came to my help. Mostly, it was coworkers and other people who had themselves dealt with addiction in their families. Don't count out people who haven't been close.
I've found this to be true also--help comes from places where you never would have looked for it, and often from those who've walked in your shoes. There are so many more of us than you'd ever imagine.
I love what was said about how, when you handle everything yourself, you rob others of the chance to be a blessing to you. What a lovely way to think about it!