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Old 04-13-2011, 04:16 PM
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AnthonyV
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Don't get me wrong, I rely upon the secular SR as well and check this page out several times a day. I'm just saying that it isn't a negative if an individual develops enough in their process that they no longer need support from a group. That is a good thing and when it happens we should rejoice for that individual for progressing in their recovery. That is what I see as a big difference between secular recovery like SMART and the non-secular recovery. One sees it as a process one should graduate from and move on with their life, the other requires a life long commitment to meetings. We have a moral duty to help others whenever we can, but ultimately the responsibility is with each individual. Nobody but is responsible for my recovery any more than I am responsible for somebody elses recovery.

That said, this board is an important part of my recovery, especially in the first couple of weeks and I will forever be grateful for everyone who offered encouragement in those first dark days.
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