Not my own title, it's from the latest Newsweek cover story. My good friend showed it to me so I could read it and understand a little more about my husband's alcoholism and treatment options. It was pretty interesting reading...I always endeavor to learn more about alcohlism and addiction but it used to be because I was hoping to find "the answer" to cure my husband. Now I know I don't have the answer. I can't cure him. I can only take care of myself and hope he'll follow my lead.
I think I'm figuring out that I'm co-dependent...I took a co-dependency self test on the web and passed. Woohoo! Ok, not exciting, but at least I know the issue. I have the truth. I can see that so many of the stupidest decisions I've made have been because I'm unhappy with my life as a co-dependent. But all I've done is move from one codependent relationship/situation to another. Isn't that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result? Something's gotta change. I want to change. That's good.
Today I'm grateful for:
1. My good friend at work
2. My father-in-law, a recovering alcoholic, who keeps showing me how to live a humble life
3. My nephews for always finding a way to make me laugh, and usually not on purpose!
1 comment:
laurie,
you might enjoy reading "codependent no more" by melodie beattie. this book was a HUGE eye opener for me.
love and gratitude
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