Some of you got your wish

[skarlorn]

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

subsidizing the behavior perpetuates the misery of the addicts, their families and all those around them. promoting suffering for the chance at placating one's own conscience in a good deed is inhumane. most empaths cant see the reason behind their feelings and most people endeavoring to cultivate their own empathy simply affect the thoughtless stance of the empath :c don't make others suffer so you can feel righteous.

the idea that addicts are bad people for not choosing to end their addictions is simple idiocy rooted in a virgin ignorance of the nature of addiction. people don't choose addiction aamymore than they choose frustration or incomprehension. it happens. there are steps to avoid dangerous situations, but they are not always foreseeable and it is uncomfortable acknowledging one's own inherent disadvantages.

i am immensely grateful to have people in my life willing to swat me if I stray and equally thankful to have received a personality amenable to correction. not everyone has that. i know if i didn't I'd be on a darker path. I could be on a brighter one too, but the odds are not favorable. at present the worst i have to deal with is F5'ing this damn forum ^^; THOUGH, i have done a pretty darn good job of abstaining... today [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

the most powerful thing you can give someone who suffers addiction or depression is a reason. the need to be needed is an essential part of being human.

agreed this is what i wanted to say
thank you for this brilliant post, dear [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]