Sometimes, when I am cognizant of the fact that I cannot change my addict, that I cannot make him want to be clean and sober, I just have to say the Serenity Prayer and find somewhere else to focus my attention. Usually, if I focus on a constructive activity, rather than a simple escape (like a movie or a novel, which also have their benefits), I reap the benefits beyond leaving behind my troubles for the moment. Cleaning my house, which is not something generally put much energy into, always makes... read more
