That we can do NOTHING, we are POWERLESS over the strength of alcohol once it takes over someone's mind.
We who have lived with alcoholism had to all learn it the hard way: nothing we tried or did stopped our loved one drinking. NOTHING.
We have to learn a different way of living with our loved one while they drink. That new way means:
Learning to look after ourselves while the drinker continues to drink.
By looking after ourselves, and focusing on OUR needs, we take the pressure off the drinker - they find themselves free of pressure from US, and may begin to think about their problem.
So for today think about this:
KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF THE DRINKER
KEEP YOUR MIND OFF THE DRINKER
KEEP YOUR MOUTH OFF THE DRINKER
This is the start of focusing on yourself.
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