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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