Addiction Help

FRIDAY THE 13th-Gratitude

Just a little rambling today! It's been a tough week at the old ranch and with the most important human in my life. Tough through circumstances, not my actions.

Today is a great day (as is every day) to feel gratitude!

ARE YOU IN DENIAL? (or Swimming in the NILE)

Ahh, that old line, denial is not a river in Egypt! Ever think about what you’re in denial about?

I spent many years denying some major issues. I drank and drugged too much, I used mood altering behaviours (with other people) to escape reality and likely several other things! My family and those close to me were in denial; denial about the life they lived as a direct result of my behaviour and a false belief that how we lived was normal. Our family had many secrets.

My actions not only hurt me, but hurt those I cared the most about, and denying this caused a huge problem for many!

Statistics tell us that at least 10% of the population suffers from addiction. The average household still sits at about 4 people. Funny then, about 1/3 of the population or more are directly impacted by addiction, yet how many admit it and take action to do something about it?

OPEN ABOUT PROBLEMS?

Personal Boundaries-Important To Set

I allowed others to put me in situations over the years that instinctively made me feel uncomfortable. This was particularly true with those I cared about. I wanted to please them at the expense of myself.