Self-respect is an ‘inside job’ – we develop it by doing the next right thing for ourselves and then the next right thing after that. I can’t give you your self-respect and you can’t give me mine. But we can encourage each other to take the best care of ourselves that we can, because active addiction and self-respect cannot coexist. I know which one I choose today – how about you?
LMD says
Thank you for encouragement. I am learning more everyday to take care of me. I have downloaded the book Loving an Addict Loving Yourself. Such an encouragement to me.