Most people living in one day at a time recovery know that when we are living in active addiction we don’t go unscathed through such realities and very often wind up holding the bag of addiction’s consequences which often leaves us in a state of dismay. We lose jobs and destroy relationships because of our impaired behaviors. Our irresponsible reality often frustrates our loved ones because they often have to rescue us from financial ruin because we spend everything we have with no thought about rent, groceries, and the other necessities of life. If we are lucky the desperation of our situation will open our eyes enough that we seek help. Those of us who are living in recovery remember this. Active addiction hurts everyone. Our desperation taught us this. Everyone who finds recovery didn’t do so unscathed. It’s a cold hard reality. Reach out. Peace.
