-Winston Churchill
This seems so appropriate today as news of a friend's relapse came today. I am so glad for his safety and honesty. Anything can happen in a relapse and it takes courage to tell someone else you have relapsed. I am also very grateful he is back in meetings, counseling and seeking God.
I remember one of the most painful conversations with my daughter. It was perhaps one of the most honest adult conversations we have had and it occurred in a relapse. She told me that all the alcoholics in the treatment center that succeed "know when they are done." She then followed it up with words that made my heart sink, "Dad, I don't think I am done."
My reaction was surprising as I reflected back on it. I didn't argue, yell, plead etc. I calmly replied similar to the calm in which she told the news, "but you don't control what being done looks like. Done could mean dead, it could mean disabled, it could mean institutionalized including jail or prison." She said, "I know daddy but I don't think I'm done."
It was such a sad night. It's sadness easily returns just remembering it. I am so grateful that she is not dead, disabled, institutionalized or in jail. She is safe, pursuing a passion, heading in a good direction and I hope, still done. "Courage to continue is what counts!" Thanks Winston and especially, thank you God!
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