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Old 01-22-2016, 02:38 PM
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LemonGirl
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You've got some great ideas for the weekend, Amy! And some solid advice from others...
I would only add that recovery isn't really a destination, but rather, a practice. And what you are doing with all of the readings, and meetings, and now the work you'll get to do with a sponsor... all of those things are helping you to strengthen this muscle. You are literally trying to rewire your brain to think differently, and to feel differently about things that have transpired... to change your perspective, and to make different choices for today and tomorrow. That takes a life time of work! And the saying, 'progress, not perfection' is also applicable here.... which then leads to the need for self compassion.... Not just self care, but self compassion for the time you are taking to heal and to change your life.
Hope your weekend turns out great!
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