In Times of Illness - Narcotics Anonymous

“In the last months I felt that I was never doing enough,that I wasn’t repaying my friend for what he had givenme. The guilt was tormenting me. I believed that Iwasn’t a good friend at all. But I shared about it withfriends and at meetings, and by being open to themessage of recovery I realized that I was doing the best Icould and that my effort was good enough.”Being a source of strength and support for a fellowaddict is an honor. We can express love in a numberof ways. An NA friend, sponsor, or sponsee may askus to accompany them to the doctor, or ask for ourhelp in being accountable while they are takingmedication. This is not an invitation to interferewith the medical treatment or personal wishes ofour loved ones. We greet these requests for supporthumbly and gratefully, knowing that it takescourage to reach out for help. Making the effortto pick someone up for a meeting or visiting themwhile they are convalescing are acts of kindness thatour fellow members will appreciate. They may askus to prepare meals, or assist them in other dailyactivities that they are unable to accomplish on theirown. They may also ask for our help in more seriousmatters like seeking advice from legal or financialIn Times of IllnessThe process of working thesteps has given us the ability tolove and accept who we are,and become able to truly love others.42