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December 30, 2013 by Vanessa

This new perspective has allowed me to forgive and to receive forgiveness. I was able to do an amends process and ask my family members to forgive my actions and behaviors while I was in my active use. Some only desired my health and well-being going forward while others requested additional fulfillment.

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Depression, Pain and Transformation in Recovery

November 25, 2013 by Vanessa

Turmoil can creep in like a breeze and cascade into a tornado of worries, doubts and insecurities. As we enter this phase of recovery, we can reflect, give praise and sit in the feeling of not being comfortable with the belief that it is all happening for the highest good. I believe that there is an end, once the lesson has been learned.

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Date Night with Me!

October 30, 2013 by Vanessa

As I was able to afford more, I began to take myself out to restaurants: Table for one. The first meal out was hard, but I made sure to do some solo dates at home before I actually took myself out all dolled up. I also made sure to include things in the date that I would normally do anyway such as rounding up with a night hike or reading a good book.

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Pulling a Geographic

July 17, 2013 by Vanessa

In 12-step groups, they often call it “pulling a geographic.” This is when you move from place to place to try to escape or run from your problems or circumstances. Living a life of adventure, I could probably be considered the “Geographic Queen” of recovery.

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Is This All Happening for a Reason?

June 14, 2013 by Vanessa

What I remember from this experience is what I am really willing to compromise in my life in the pursuit of the dream. Not causing harm to myself or others is in the forefront, and I do this to the best of my ability. Holding my values and my morals close to my heart and walking my talk is what will continue to keep and hold me in recovery.

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Pushing the Limits

May 24, 2013 by Vanessa

While in my active disease, I had created a facade of who I thought I was. The symptoms of alcohol abuse perpetuated this illusion, and I found myself believing and living this lie. The lie compounded itself through interactions I had in the workplace, with friends and with family and loved ones. The more I built upon this lie of sand and rubble, the shakier my construct became. Until one day, it collapsed. This found me in desperate hopelessness and without a solution I could rely on.

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