SURVIVOR GUILT:

SURVIVOR GUILT:

Whenever we begin to experience the fullness and joy of life, we may feel
guilty about those we've left behind – those not recovering, those still in
pain. This survivor guilt is a symptom of codependency.

We may think about the husband we've divorced who is still drinking. We
may dwell on a child, grown or adult, still in pain. We may get a phone call
from a non recovering parent who relates his or her misery to us. And we
feel pulled into their pain.

It hurts to leave behind those we love. But keep moving forward anyway.
Be patient. Other people's recovery is not our job. We cannot make them
recover. We cannot make them happy.

We may ask why we were chosen for a fuller life. We may never know the
answer. Some may catch up in their own time, but their recovery is not our
business. The only recovery we can truly claim is our own.

We can let go of others with love, and love ourselves without guilt.

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