To all those fighting the fight against alcoholism and addiction, please don’t give up.

To all the loved ones of those fighting addiction as well as those who are not putting up a fight, please take care of yourselves. The challenges of recovery impact everyone around the alcoholic and addict.

As far as I know, there isn’t a month or a day that recognizes loved ones of alcoholics and addicts. Though recognition probably isn’t what you want or need. You need a day without fear. You want weeks without worry, months without loneliness. I was there and I know how scary it can be. And how focused life is on the alcoholic or addict. But you need to put yourself first. Take care of YOU! Be good to YOU! Celebrate YOU!