In addiction the protective armours of denial and defiance are so entrenched that the insanity of the process is something that one holds onto because it is familiar.  Fear is such a driver in this as the addict is dammed if they do and dammed if they don’t. Its so ironic that humans hold onto both emotional stuff as well as substance or unhealthy behaviours to keep safe yet this is ultimately killing them.  Such a cycle of destruction and power I see  as a “whirlpool” of pain, confusion and fear.  With this it is no wonder that the “Higher Power” is so important in recovery and the start of that journey.  It has to be of spiritual quality much more powerful then us.  This makes sense as we are the ones who in early attachment and the experiences of life have  contributed to the emotional difficulties that many people face.  We are our own maker of emotional difficulties that unfortunately have destructive consequences for many.  Many humans do not intentionally hurt or want to create insecure adults.  However, our sensitivity and complexity does make this a common theme in man.  To me it makes sense that our healer in the process has to be a power higher then ourselves to provide the trusting stability in inviting one to hand over themselves to this.  Giving up the fight for some brings up so much survival angst.  The higher power is about being soothing  this and only asking for honesty, open-mindedness and willingness.  It does not rescue or judge but has spiritual compassion and heartfelt warmth.