This is a hypothetical monologue that those of us recovering from the effects of addiction might have:
Who is this “me?” “Me” is who takes care of “them.” “Me” is who will be so much better, once “they” are better. Who has time for “me” when there is so much that “they” need to have done? “They” don’t appreciate “me”; “they” don’t see all the good “I” am doing for “them.” “I” know what “they” need, if only “they” would listen. “They” think “they” can take care of themselves, but where would “they” be without “me?”…
*The Daily Reading is an extract from the SESH Book which forms part of Nar-Anon’s official literature. To order this book and others, please use this link.