Addiction is painful. Recovery is difficult. But the journey has taught me a few things.
It taught me humility
Walking towards the front door of a recovery meeting for the first time was terrifying. My thoughts raced and emotions raged.
I overcame my terror by admitting to myself that I was broken and that I needed help. I overcame my terror by humbling myself enough to seek help.
This was my first step towards recovery.
It taught me to share
Despite a deep sense of shame, I began sharing openly about my struggles. Much to my surprise, people did not run. They did not ridicule, reject or judge. They simply offered their support.
It taught me to seek wisdom
There are things in this world that I can change and things that I cannot.
The Serenity Prayer has taught me to differentiate between the two and appropriately apply either courage or acceptance.
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