It depends on how far gone she is and how much inner strength she is willing to muster in order to change her life.
Recovery from addiction and/or alcoholism does not depend on how far gone we were. As the Promises in the Big Book so eloquently puts it: "No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others" and my experience and observation is that the very worst among us can and do recover. Second, if we employ inner strength, we are screwed. We must rely on a Power greater than ourselves. We cannot recover all by our selves, no matter how 'strong' we think we are.
By “inner strength” I meant the strength which we gather, of course, with God’s help. Sorry I wasn’t clear.
I have never used drugs, but I have worked with people who have and have known, and still know of, those who have serious addictions. I have seen and continue to see these tragedies unfolding.
Some people manage to recover but some do not. The strength even to turn to God can be out of reach for some in that situation, although I always hope in and have faith in God’s love for each of us, even if it takes a person until the very moment of his death to turn to God.
I have deep and sincere respect for whoever it is that you know who has suffered and recovered. I hope that this woman will have a similar experience.
I think we’re focusing on two sides of the same coin. I don’t think anyone is necessarily lost and I can’t see the future. My comment about the young woman’s life being destroyed was meant for the present and, possibly, the future.
I have learned from you to run my posts by my attorney before posting and to never, ever post in a hurry.
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