I have much more of an understanding of addiction and addicts after going through this process of quitting smoking. Well, I should know more…as I am an addict. That’s a hard thing for me to admit. Makes me feel like less of a person. Ironic, isn’t it? I feel like less of a person admitting I have a problem but not when I’m puffing away? Oh the mind of an addict. So interesting.
I know several people that have quit smoking. Quit drinking. Quit drugs. I wish I had given more support and love because I now know how good and how helpful the love feels when you’re hurting. Recovering addicts are all around us and although they may put a smile on their face, they are hurting. They may be lashing out at you, because they are hurting. They may break down in stores, because they are hurting. And they are healing at the same time, one moment at a time. If you know someone that is recovering from an addiction make sure you give them some room to be an arse and also make sure to love them, give them lots of hugs, and tell them how great they are doing. Because they deserve it.
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