Before I came to Nar-Anon, everything and everyone was my responsibility. I took pride in my ability to fix any bad situation and clean up other people’s financial and legal troubles. I helped the addict in my life avoid the consequences of his actions. I went from treatment centers, to lawyers’ offices, to courtrooms, and to the probation office. I drove two hours to see the addict in prison and I drove him to and from work when he was in a work release program. I was a one-person rescue squad. After many years of this, I was an emotional wreck. I was exhausted, resentful, physically unhealthy, and spiritually bankrupt. I was out of control and I was alone. I finally found Nar-Anon…
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