There are many things individuals feel they need protection from, in the everyday world we wear helmets to protect our brains when riding  a motorcycle, race car drivers wear helmets, sky divers do to.
But these are just one of the many precautions we take when we needlessly put ourselves in dangerous situations. Remember the statement “when WE needlessly put ourselves in these dangerous situations”
The spirit needs protection to (from the needless dangerous situations we put our spirits through)by doing bad to others we welcome karma’s judgment. A depressive mind set …

You do not need a 12 step program or “fix all” pill. You don’t even need counseling to be able to look into yourself to see what it is you should do.

I have a simple answer for addiction healing….. Stop making excuses and holding their hand, it is called tough love! Stop being accepting of their “disease” or tell yourself that your love will make them want to change.
Face the fact that you have decided to stay because you have your own issues with self esteem (not because you love …