I could never figure out why I always bit off more than I could chew. I always brought home stray animals. Once they grew out of babyhood, I looked for another baby who needed me. I thought I would go insane without a needy thing to fill my life. My need to be needed also got me involved with an addict. I used to think this was accidental, but then I realized it had become a pattern. I was attracted to needy people and they were attracted to me. That is why I found my addicted loved one and how I eventually found Nar-Anon…

 

*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.