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Old 11-22-2004, 07:31 AM
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Karivan
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Good morning, Jessica. I know how you're feeling... I've been in the same place. All I can do is say is how I'm handling it. It's different for everyone. I go to church and I read the Recovery Bible NIV which helps me work the 12 steps through the Bible passages. It actually takes you through the steps and gives you study guides throughout the Bible. I'm getting a lot out of it. It's also easier to read than the King James version.

I exercise, which helps my mental and physical health a lot ... When I start comparing myself to others, I mentally kick myself to stop it. There are millions of people in this world and some have less and some have more. I won't value myself based on others. I'm trying to value myself by becoming the person that I want to be. Sometimes I succeed... sometimes I don't.

Are you working the steps? If you don't go to Alanon (I don't) there are a ton of 12 step books out there. Writing in a journal helps a lot for me too.

Do something nice for yourself today. Take care and God Bless...
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