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<blockquote data-quote="Albatross" data-source="post: 696737" data-attributes="member: 17720"><p>Darkwing, that was a very sad thing to read. You once said on another thread that an addict in the throes of it is like a pseudo sociopath. That has helped me a lot, Darkwing. It helps me to take things less personally.</p><p></p><p>I want to say to you, please don't let those "sick and shame" feelings take root. We all have done things we regret. I know I sure have. All any of us can do is make amends, and clearly you have done that many times over. Just look at all of the people you have helped here. Look at how proud your aunt is of you, of how far you have come.</p><p></p><p>Maybe that is where your twin sister is. Maybe she is a prisoner of her sick shame, and it is taking her longer to find her way out. I am so glad that your niece has you, and your aunt, and your uncle to love her so much. Maybe it is for the best, if your sister keeps distance, at least for now.</p><p></p><p>Copa, I was sad to read about the train ticket. I am certainly not making excuses. He should have checked with you. In looking back, it sounds like things had come to a head and he was desperate. He was not in control (holes in walls, etc.). Perhaps it was a knee jerk thing.</p><p></p><p>The housing possibilities sound promising. He has many options. More importantly, it sounds like he is being offered ownership in his treatment plan, and he is taking it. I think these are all such very positive steps, Copa. He has come a long way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albatross, post: 696737, member: 17720"] Darkwing, that was a very sad thing to read. You once said on another thread that an addict in the throes of it is like a pseudo sociopath. That has helped me a lot, Darkwing. It helps me to take things less personally. I want to say to you, please don't let those "sick and shame" feelings take root. We all have done things we regret. I know I sure have. All any of us can do is make amends, and clearly you have done that many times over. Just look at all of the people you have helped here. Look at how proud your aunt is of you, of how far you have come. Maybe that is where your twin sister is. Maybe she is a prisoner of her sick shame, and it is taking her longer to find her way out. I am so glad that your niece has you, and your aunt, and your uncle to love her so much. Maybe it is for the best, if your sister keeps distance, at least for now. Copa, I was sad to read about the train ticket. I am certainly not making excuses. He should have checked with you. In looking back, it sounds like things had come to a head and he was desperate. He was not in control (holes in walls, etc.). Perhaps it was a knee jerk thing. The housing possibilities sound promising. He has many options. More importantly, it sounds like he is being offered ownership in his treatment plan, and he is taking it. I think these are all such very positive steps, Copa. He has come a long way. [/QUOTE]
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