Originally Posted by
Growing 
I don't know if this qualifies...but I really have an appreciation for those individuals "further along the path" in their recovery who share with kindness, compassion and hope. This is different than my first recovery go-round...because back then...I mostly admired those "tough-love/pull yourself together and get over it" types...which helped me at the time...no doubt.
That's what I love about SR. In the time I have been on this forum, I have seen so many diverse examples of recovery. There is no one way that works for everyone. Some use the 12 steps, some use therapy, some use books, others use a combination of some or all of them. I have seen miracles happen on this forum, and I have been blessed to have met some really wonderful people who have opened my eyes in ways I never would have thought possible. We each have our own path to walk and I am so grateful for SR having been a part of mine.
L