Ten little victories.....
1) I can allow members of my family who are still in the dark to stay there as long as they need without feeling the need to force feed them the answers.
2) I've learned the art of not taking things personally.
3) I've gained the understanding of compassion for the alcoholic/addict without feeling sorry for the way they've chosen to live their lives.
4) I discovered that I do not know how to forgive and i'm working on that one by forgiving myself first for all of my selfish codie actions and behaviors of the past.
5) I've learned that the past does not define me. Also that my emotions do not define me as they are temporary.
6) I've learned the difference between learning something and actually accepting it.
7) I'm so much closer to my HP than ever and I truly believe i'm loved.
8) I can accept that my recovery will not come in one big dose.
9) I've accepted that I do not have to be perfect, nor do the people around me have to be.
10) I've come to realize that I deserve happiness and so does everyone else, even those deep in their sickness and that through recovery we can all find it.