Labels = Stigma = Low Self-Esteem = Self-Pity = Drug/Alcohol Abuse Excuses

As many ways there are to “mess-up” in addiction; there are Just as many ways to clean-up during recovery.

To enable is to kill.

I spent so much time at “rock bottom” that I was charged rent for staying there.

The disease of addiction is a chronic, devious bitch just waiting for you to slip-up.

Stressing about a relapse happening only leads to a release happening.

For addicts, like me, things have to get worse before they even have a chance of getting better.

It doesn’t matter if you’re the spouse, romantic partner, concerned friend, parent, or child, you still bring something precious to the table - something the addict depends on. What do you bring? You bring an “obligation by association.

You can love an addict, but not unconditionally, because the ultimate condition is for him to get “treatment.