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Addiction & Recovery

MrsBrady

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6. yes, that is so true

Reply to Old Codger (Reply #5)

Sun Aug 11, 2013, 09:40 PM

Aug 2013

and
I have to work with the mother I have, not the mother I want.

Luckily, I was able to keep to the boundary I had set with her.
It wasn't easy, but thank goodness...recovery lets me set safe boundaries.
Thank goodness for my sponsor, too.

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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