I am worth it.
Dancing To My Own Beat
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: I don't know what kind of state I'm in
Posts: 1,326
I am worth it.
Today I believe that recovery is my responsibility. I used to think that I would try to get involved in my own recovery when things got more manageable, when I had time, when things got bad enough, when it was convenient.
Well, it was never convenient. I never seemed to get the time to focus on me, and reach out for the help I needed. It finally came down to making the time. I had to be willing to let go of excuses, and make the time.
What was I willing to give up in order to find peace and serenity in my life? I gave up obsessive house cleaning. I gave up TV time. I gave up the sick approval seeking. I gave up the notion that others were preventing me from doing something good for me. I gave up "free" time. I gave up cooking dinner every night. I gave up the idea that I knew what was best for me. I gave up the idea that one person could fulfill all my needs and wants. I gave up a lot.
What have I gained? A life second to none. I have gained a strength and a peace I didn't know I could have. I have gained love. I have gained healing. I have gained understanding. I have gained a feeling of usefulness. I have gained a relationship with myself and others. I have gained solutions. I have gained more than I ever dreamed was possible.
Is my life perfect? Not by a long shot. Does everyone behave the way I think they should? Nope. Do I glide through life without stumbling and struggling? It doesn't work that way.
Is recovery hard? Does it take work? yes. Has it been worth it? YES!!!!
I don't regret for one minute the things I gave up for recovery. Anything in life that is worth anything is worth sacrificing for, standing up for. The only thing I wish is that I had thought I was worth that much earlier. But it's never too late.
Is today the day you decide you are worth being happy? Are you willing to try something new and different to get it? Are you through making excuses?
GO FOR IT!!!!!! Hugs, Magic
Well, it was never convenient. I never seemed to get the time to focus on me, and reach out for the help I needed. It finally came down to making the time. I had to be willing to let go of excuses, and make the time.
What was I willing to give up in order to find peace and serenity in my life? I gave up obsessive house cleaning. I gave up TV time. I gave up the sick approval seeking. I gave up the notion that others were preventing me from doing something good for me. I gave up "free" time. I gave up cooking dinner every night. I gave up the idea that I knew what was best for me. I gave up the idea that one person could fulfill all my needs and wants. I gave up a lot.
What have I gained? A life second to none. I have gained a strength and a peace I didn't know I could have. I have gained love. I have gained healing. I have gained understanding. I have gained a feeling of usefulness. I have gained a relationship with myself and others. I have gained solutions. I have gained more than I ever dreamed was possible.
Is my life perfect? Not by a long shot. Does everyone behave the way I think they should? Nope. Do I glide through life without stumbling and struggling? It doesn't work that way.
Is recovery hard? Does it take work? yes. Has it been worth it? YES!!!!
I don't regret for one minute the things I gave up for recovery. Anything in life that is worth anything is worth sacrificing for, standing up for. The only thing I wish is that I had thought I was worth that much earlier. But it's never too late.
Is today the day you decide you are worth being happy? Are you willing to try something new and different to get it? Are you through making excuses?
GO FOR IT!!!!!! Hugs, Magic
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: England
Posts: 3,410
Yes You Are!!! And so are all of us!
I have been thinking about posting something along these lines for a while and particularly in the past few weeks. I may yet, however you have captured exactly how I am feeling at the moment.
Thank you.
Love
Minnie
xxx
I have been thinking about posting something along these lines for a while and particularly in the past few weeks. I may yet, however you have captured exactly how I am feeling at the moment.
Thank you.
Love
Minnie
xxx
Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: uk
Posts: 3,054
Funny you should post that on the day my counsellor has set me a hard task that I know I must achieve!!
It is true, it's worth taking the time to look after us, and any of the risks that seems to involve. I'm not there yet but I know something good will come of me getting some help.
It is true, it's worth taking the time to look after us, and any of the risks that seems to involve. I'm not there yet but I know something good will come of me getting some help.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Cleaverville
Posts: 2,898
Well said Magic!!
They say at meetings to attend at least six. And If you don't like it they will gladly refund your misery.
I was on a path that was taking me nowhere. I can not express the gratitude I feel for standing up for myself and finally taking one right turn.
One choice...it really is that simple.
Hugs,
JT
They say at meetings to attend at least six. And If you don't like it they will gladly refund your misery.
I was on a path that was taking me nowhere. I can not express the gratitude I feel for standing up for myself and finally taking one right turn.
One choice...it really is that simple.
Hugs,
JT
Nature Girl
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: By The Lake
Posts: 60,328
Is today the day you decide you are worth being happy? Are you willing to try something new and different to get it? Are you through making excuses?
Great post, Magic.
Hugs
Ann
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