Recovery

So, have you ever felt like you were justified treating your love one who is addicted in a very mean way. because you don't have an addiction. Addiction can come in all shapes and sizes. But, really we are all here on earth to overcome the natural man. We feel that because we don't have a problem means we can manipulate, lie, yell and scream at an addict. This creates chaos in the home and can even be more damaging than the actions of an addict. How we react to problems we face is really the test. My husband would love to get blessings when he was drinking. I asked the bishop is that a good idea to be doing in that state of mind. He turned to me and asked "Would Jesus do it?". It was an eye opener for me as I just humbly shook my head yes. It is so very hard to not judge an addict because we feel that we are better than them. But, really we need recovery or to repent for the many horrible things we have done to our loved ones. So, hug your addict today and say sorry for the way you have treated them.