I hope nobody took my comment as belittling, as that’s not what I intended. I’ve had family go through substance abuse, so I know how devastating it can be for people and their family.
Substance abuse is used as a crutch, and it never contributes to the wellbeing of an individual.
If more people learned how to be more resilient before needing to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope, nobody would ever start using drugs and alcohol to begin with.
I hear ya. I guess the point I’m making is some people struggle with being resilient. Either they do not have access to the tools or have not developed the ability. It’s no fault of their own.
Personally speaking with addiction running in my extended family I’m happy the only habit I picked up during the pandemic was running.
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Addiction is an insidious bitch and it really does not help anyone belittling those who did struggle during lockdown.
I hope nobody took my comment as belittling, as that’s not what I intended. I’ve had family go through substance abuse, so I know how devastating it can be for people and their family.
Substance abuse is used as a crutch, and it never contributes to the wellbeing of an individual.
If more people learned how to be more resilient before needing to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope, nobody would ever start using drugs and alcohol to begin with.
I hear ya. I guess the point I’m making is some people struggle with being resilient. Either they do not have access to the tools or have not developed the ability. It’s no fault of their own.
Personally speaking with addiction running in my extended family I’m happy the only habit I picked up during the pandemic was running.
And I hope you’re still running!