Robin Barnett > Quotes

“Addicts feel like they’re split because they are—they’re driven by their addiction, which wants only to continue using the substance, no matter what. At the same time, they may also be able to see, at least occasionally, the damage their addiction is doing, but they still feel unable to stop.”
― Robin Barnett, Addict in the House: A No-Nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction and Recovery

“recognizing manipulation and consciously refusing to take part, you can neutralize one of addiction’s most effective strategies.”
― Robin Barnett, Addict in the House: A No-Nonsense Family Guide Through Addiction and Recovery