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Addiction & Recovery

dixiegrrrrl

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1. Seems to be about food addiction, denial and untreated co=dependency, to my ears.

Reply to MrsBrady (Original post)

Sun Aug 11, 2013, 03:12 PM

Aug 2013

Thankfully Al-Anon helps people understand the futility of attacking someone's denial, other than in an intervention.
I am sure your sponsor will use words such as..powerlessness, and resentments.

(FWIW, I have years of experience personally and professionally in addictions treatment and recovery issues.)

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Al-anon checking in here. [View all] MrsBrady Aug 2013 OP

Seems to be about food addiction, denial and untreated co=dependency, to my ears. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #1

I know I can't change her. I know she's in denial. MrsBrady Aug 2013 #2

It is sad Old Codger Aug 2013 #3

Thank you. MrsBrady Aug 2013 #4

Always have to remember Old Codger Aug 2013 #5

yes, that is so true MrsBrady Aug 2013 #6