So often, it's almost impossible to not be flat out shocked at some of the things that an A will say. As well as shocked, there are times that it's really hard not to laugh.
I've found (in my experience anyways) that when someone is new to their own recovery - they find it wrong to "laugh at the addict", they don't understand how we can actually find some amusement in the words - not the addict.
Reading your post was one of those moments for me - shocking and yet, I had to laugh a little.
Keep working on yourself and your own recovery Def. And well, if you are gay - well, umm.... I guess I'd say that coming out of the closet (even if forced) is a great step in recovery!
Oh Def - truly, on a serious note, just keep working on YOU!!! I'm sorry that your mom isn't ready yet to work towards her own recovery, but I hope that you will not let her hinder yours.
(((def)))