Originally posted by Peter
Focusing on other people's problems is a trick I used early in recovery so I could avoid looking at my own problems and the things in my life that needed fixing.It is so easy for me to get caught up in other peoples lives and waste time talking about what other people are doing....
Peter
This was also a trick I used when I was still drinking so I could keep my shame tucked away and out from the open. I believe it is very important to focus on yourself during recovery but at the same time learn from other's experiences. There is a lot that we have to learn about ourself because we have hidden it for so long.