So much of what you share here resonates with me. It struck me when you acknowledged that we who have entered recovery have chosen to face something in ourselves. I really do think that sets us apart. That it takes a certain rare kind of unnameable quality to be able to admit that we have a problem and then to do something about it, shedding blame and taking ownership. For me, it makes interactions with people unfamiliar with recovery a bit "off" in ways I am struggling to figure out. Thank you for being so open and honest. I also like how you ended with a willingness to not know for now, just keep going. That's how I feel, too. :)
Thank you so much for your comment, Allison - I really appreciate it. Shedding blame - yes I am very good at blaming others :) Realizing that and resisting it is a big part of my recovery. And I know what you mean about interacting with people not doing this work - it is a whole different vocabulary that we have
So much of what you share here resonates with me. It struck me when you acknowledged that we who have entered recovery have chosen to face something in ourselves. I really do think that sets us apart. That it takes a certain rare kind of unnameable quality to be able to admit that we have a problem and then to do something about it, shedding blame and taking ownership. For me, it makes interactions with people unfamiliar with recovery a bit "off" in ways I am struggling to figure out. Thank you for being so open and honest. I also like how you ended with a willingness to not know for now, just keep going. That's how I feel, too. :)
Thank you so much for your comment, Allison - I really appreciate it. Shedding blame - yes I am very good at blaming others :) Realizing that and resisting it is a big part of my recovery. And I know what you mean about interacting with people not doing this work - it is a whole different vocabulary that we have