September 6
FREE CHOICE
I CHOOSE TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR ME
I have free choice, and I choose to do what's best for me. I will no longer allow my family of origin to place me in double binds. Sometimes when I come in contact with my family, the old feelings of hurt and anxiety arise. This may be compounded by the fact that no one acknowledges the alcoholism and my family members act as if everything is wonderful. All of the "no win" messages come back to remind me of how crazy I once felt.
If I choose to be with my family, I don't have to suffer through irrational messages and inconsistent behavior. I can choose to be with my family and detach myself from the old roles I used to play.
If I choose not to be with my family, I will not feel like a bad child. I refuse to feel guilty or shameful for taking care of myself.
Today I have free choice, and I choose to do what is best for me.
~ from Daily Affirmations For Adult Children of Alcoholics by Rokelle Lerner © 1985 ~