SURVIVAL GUILT:

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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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