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Self Talk
Self-talk is the way you talk to yourself, or your inner voice. You might not be aware that you’re doing it, but you almost certainly are. This inner voice combines conscious thoughts with inbuilt beliefs and biases to create an internal monologue throughout the day. I’ve always been someone who just didn’t like “emotions” or…
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Stuck? Or blessed?
So I’ve heard quite a few times how people get stuck in the the “recovery” community or “stuck” at a place in there life where they don’t move past labeling themselves as an addict. People say things like stop “harping on it.” I’ve watched closely around and quickly realized that the most successful & happy…
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Miracles
Yesterday I witnessed my ex brother in law and his girlfriend get baptized. They have both experienced a lot of pain through addiction. It was so touching to see them give their lives to God. And decide to make a change. I was so emotional all day because I relate to the pain and the…
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Letting Go Of Fear
Fear can be crippling. I have learned that fear of failing, fear of what others think, fear of relapsing, fear of not living up to my own expectations is crippling. It stops us from living up to our potential. I have learned that the more I let go of the “fear” that holds me back,…
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Romanticizing With Getting High
I’m just going to be raw and honest. I sometimes romanticize with using. For instance, yesterday I went to Target to get some things. The lady in front of me had one thing in her hand. Tin foil. I immediately started going back in time thinking about smoking pills. When this happens I quickly catch…
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Recovery Journal
Hi friends, I just wanted to share a little bit from my Recovery Journal that I made when I was in Intensive Outpatient Therapy. FORGIVENESS RESPONSIBILITY CONFORMITY CONNECTION WILLINGNESS DESIRE FAITH AUTHENTICITY “IF WE LIVE TOO MUCH IN THE PAST WE CAN BECOME DEPRESSED, IF WE LIVE TOO MUCH IN THE FUTURE WE CAN BECOME…
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Make Your Bed
I read a book called Make Your Bed by William H McRaven (US Navy Retired). In his book he explains the power of making your bed every morning. He shares the ten principles he learned during the Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but…
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Forgive me, I’m still learning to be Human…
I heard a song on the radio yesterday and some of the lyrics were “lord forgive me if I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m still learning to be human.” Everyday I’m learning to be a little less selfish and more selfless. I try to be as kind and positive to those around me in…
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Learning Coping Skills
Man, this is a hard one. I remember when I used to get so mad or upset at someone that I would have the urge to use. Or the worst, my feelings hurt. Having your feelings hurt is the worst. Because if your anything like me, you feel like you have to wear this coat…
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Seeing Someone Through Death
When I wasn’t even 90 days clean from a 10 year drug use. I became a Private Caregiver. Sounds crazy right? I promise my heart was in it and him and his wife became my life. I found purpose for my life again. Truly, I don’t think I’d be sitting here talking to you today…