We can get better and live productive lives with healthy relationships with treatment, skills, and our own willpower. It is a constant work in progress, but with help from friends and families, we can eventually get to a place where we can all heal.
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I want to say I am sorry to my parents, but sadly, they have both passed away and never got to see me sober. I wish they could have. I hope they see me from above with a smile today, and feel proud of their daughter who made it some years ago. I’m grateful for my husband, who has stood by my side the past 20 years and through my addiction and recovery. He’s my rock.
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Accept without judgment, create a substance free environment, actively listen, suggest joining a support group if they are not in one already and set up a relapse prevention plan. Be patient, recovery is a long process. Your love and support are invaluable. Empower your loved ones to take control of their own life.
Continue Reading I am as strong as I believe I am. Today, I know that I am strong. Although there are days that I may not visually express my emotions as joyous, happy and free, my inner being carries these principles.
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Welwood notes this process is not instant, but takes time and we are gradually able to hold our seat longer and longer. That bit of advice can go a long way with me when I start to get mad at myself for getting angry. That awareness helps me to come back to my seat and the more I practice, the more I can befriend anger.
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When getting sober, the first 90 days come with huge changes. Whether we choose residential treatment, outpatient treatment, or meetings, the first 90 days are very critical. This is where the fog starts to lift in our brain and our bodies often try to fight the changes all the way around.
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