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Old 03-07-2017, 10:03 AM
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tomsteve
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when I was pretty new to recovery, seeing people at meetings who kept going back out was a bugger. I was told I can carry the message, but carrying the alcoholic/addict could very well take me down with em.
yup, it is playing with fire. but I don't cause it, cant control it, and cant cure it.
as frustrating as it was, it was best for me to direct my anger and frustration at the disease and not the person.
and be there if they reach out for help.
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