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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