waltzingmatilda
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True, addicts are manipulative. They will say anything to get out of jail or to get their next fix. They are self centered and think only of what they need/want. They will forsake family, friends and anyone else that stands in their way for the drug. Recovery takes a life time, there is no quick fix. I compare it to Diabetes, in that an addict MUST treat their addiction daily through working a program of recovery. One thing (out of many) that the addict/alcoholic learns in recovery is that giving to others with no expectation of anything in return, can save you from another day of using. Most addicts have had no experience in doing for others selflessly, most have no experience in looking at their own behavior (and not others behaviors), most have to learn all this through time and effort. Still, there is never a guarantee. That is why good recovery programs are worked "one day at a time", no matter how long the addict has been clean.
A simple thanks didn't seem like enough. Great post!
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