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2.\u00a0Some of us have already begun the grieving process for\u00a0someone who is still alive.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0Watching someone we love \u00a0slowly self-destruct makes us sad, angry, hurt, resentful, ashamed, and even hopeless.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Is there something we could have done differently to prevent this?<\/p>\n 6. We often find ourselves taking on roles we never thought we would, do things we never thought we could.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0Some of us end up parenting our own parents,\u00a0or treating our partners, friends, or siblings as our children.<\/p>\n 8. It’s easy to judge us for not being hard or strict enough on them, not giving them ultimatums, tolerating them–but reality is, we have done EVERYTHING we can ever think of.<\/p>\n 9. Experts say that enabling them is one of the worst things we could do to them.<\/p>\n 10. They say tough love is key, responsible love and care.<\/p>\n 11. Breaking their fall as they spiral downwards, giving them money, bailing them out of jail…all these can just further their addiction.<\/p>\n 12. But to see our loved one suffer…it can be hard to say “No.”<\/p>\n 13.\u00a0We were told to cut them off and allow them to hit their rock bottom is the best help we can give them.<\/p>\n 14.\u00a0They may be addicted, but once they were the people we love with all our hearts–and we still love them.<\/p>\n 15. And\u00a0it’s always hard to let them go.<\/p>\n 16. Because we love them, and we want to protect them…even from themselves.<\/p>\n 17. We can’t afford fancy rehabs, we just hang on to the hope that\u00a0there is always help.<\/p>\n 18. …hopefully, before it is too late.<\/p>\n 19. We just have to give them all the support as they undergo rehabilitation and recovery.<\/p>\n 20. We have to stop enabling and start empowering.<\/p>\n 21. Many have succeeded, and many are still on the road to recovery.\u00a0They can do it.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you can find out more information about the best treatment option for them by calling (02)\u00a0622-0193 or texting\u00a00917-509-8826. Make the choice now before it’s too late.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>4. There are many times when we wonder if it’s out fault and if we\u00a0should have seen this coming.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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