Family Strain

My husband’s 35 year old son is a heroine addict. Says he has been clean for 5 years, but many problems have developed from this addiction such as he has been unemployed for the past 7 years, and has been asking and getting money from his father.  His father is an enabler and cannot say no to him no matter what he asks.  How do I stay in this relationship and not go insane?  We have been married for 14 years.

Daily Inspiration

Before making a decision, ask for guidance. Be patient and await an answer. Act only when you feel calm and certain – Deepak Chopra

Mr. Smith Has Come to Washington — Now What

The new Congress has an unprecedented number of first-time members, thanks to the Tea Party, and half of these (around 45, I believe) have never held any elected office. Leaving aside one’s reaction to the Tea Party, which on the left can be summarized as a horrified shudder, this influx of ordinary citizens is like a mass replay of Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: innocent, patriotic Americans have come to topple fat, corrupt politicians.

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Strugging with Forgiveness

I am struggling with forgiveness.  My fiancé left me to be with someone else.  I am hurt, angry, confused, and sadly, still in love with him.  I want to forgive him but forgiving him seems like I would be saying “what you did is ok”, and it’s NOT.  I know holding onto these negative feelings is only hurting me, but I don’t know HOW to let it go.  Please help me!