"In order to keep friends and family from interfering with their drinking, drugging, (fill in the blank), etc., loved ones sometimes create diversions by accusing or provoking." Know anyone who does this? "At such a time, we who have been affected tend to argue, react, defend ourselves. As a result no one has to look at the real problem, for we are too busy focusing on the particular point being argued--any topic will do. And unfortunately, what we defend against we make real... Defending ourselves by engaging in arguments with irrational people is as fruitless as donning armor to protect oursleves from a nuclear explosion. Only a Power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity.'
Courage to Change
Al-Anon Family Groups.Inc
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