Rusty -
Thanks for sharing this. I am watching the recovering addict in my life awakening once again to the whispers of The Rat. His recovery is no longer a priority for him and the addiction is thrilled I'm sure. I know what is coming and I also know that he is the only one that can arrest the progression of the disease. He is convinced that he is not going to "pick up" but he is unaware of how much his relapsing behaviors are repelling the people that love him. Once he is all alone again his addict can use to his heart's content. The addict knows this but my loved one doesn't. It's hard to see and watch but I realize that the best thing that I can do is just let what happens happens.
Thanks for posting this - Donna