An Open Letter to My Family in San Diego
Read this letter - It was written by an addict several years ago, and is still true today.
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FAMILY
Dear Family Members:
I am a Chemically Dependent Person. I need Help.
Chemical dependency is a family illness and needs the total involvement of my family.
Don't allow me to lie to you and accept it for the truth. In doing so, you encourage me to lie. The truth may be painful, but get at it.
Don't let me outsmart you. This only teaches me to avoid responsibility and to lose respect for you at the same time.
Don't let me exploit you or take advantage of you, blame or argue when I'm drunk, high or sober. And don't pour out my liquor or take away my drugs. You may feel better, but the situation will be worse.
Don't accept my promises. This is just my method of postponing pain. And don't keep switching agreements. If an agreement is made, stick to it.
Don't lose your temper with me. It will destroy you and any possibility of helping me.
Don't allow your anxiety for us to compel you to do what I must do for myself.
Don't cover p or abort the consequences of my drug use. It reduces the crisis, but perpetuates the illness.
Above all, don't run away from reality as I do. Chemical dependency, my illness, gets worse as my use continues. Start now to learn, to understand and to plan for my recovery. I need help from a doctor, a counselor, a psychologist or a recovered alcoholic or addict … and from God. I cannot help myself.
I hate myself, but I love you. To do nothing is the worst choice you can make for us.
Please help me,
Your Addicted Person
If you want to learn more about how to get professional help, call us at Lasting Recovery. We can either help you with your outpatient alcohol or drug addiction recovery or refer you to an inpatient rehab. The choice is yours. Call us at 858-453-4315.
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY FAMILY
Dear Family Members:
I am a Chemically Dependent Person. I need Help.
Chemical dependency is a family illness and needs the total involvement of my family.
Don't allow me to lie to you and accept it for the truth. In doing so, you encourage me to lie. The truth may be painful, but get at it.
Don't let me outsmart you. This only teaches me to avoid responsibility and to lose respect for you at the same time.
Don't let me exploit you or take advantage of you, blame or argue when I'm drunk, high or sober. And don't pour out my liquor or take away my drugs. You may feel better, but the situation will be worse.
Don't accept my promises. This is just my method of postponing pain. And don't keep switching agreements. If an agreement is made, stick to it.
Don't lose your temper with me. It will destroy you and any possibility of helping me.
Don't allow your anxiety for us to compel you to do what I must do for myself.
Don't cover p or abort the consequences of my drug use. It reduces the crisis, but perpetuates the illness.
Above all, don't run away from reality as I do. Chemical dependency, my illness, gets worse as my use continues. Start now to learn, to understand and to plan for my recovery. I need help from a doctor, a counselor, a psychologist or a recovered alcoholic or addict … and from God. I cannot help myself.
I hate myself, but I love you. To do nothing is the worst choice you can make for us.
Please help me,
Your Addicted Person
If you want to learn more about how to get professional help, call us at Lasting Recovery. We can either help you with your outpatient alcohol or drug addiction recovery or refer you to an inpatient rehab. The choice is yours. Call us at 858-453-4315.
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