One of my favorite lines in the Nar-Anon Blue Booklet is “keep an open mind… you will soon feel very much a part of the group.” When I first came to Nar-Anon, I had strong opinions on what the addict in my life should and should not be doing. I also firmly believed that I could make him stop using. I was convinced that if I could say that one word or convey that one thought, the addict would see how much his using was hurting our family, himself and me…
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