“It’s a programme of action” my first sponsor would always say. He gave me a list of suggestions to help me in my early recovery journey, and I personally have found that creating routines to make sure you’re able to stay on top of things and build consistent habits is incredibly helpful in the early days to build a strong foundation to your recovery.
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When I finally decided to go to my first recovery meeting I thought my life would be over. No more fun, no more joy, nothing meaningful to live for. I can’t begin to describe how wrong I was…
People want of all of the things recovery can bring, but are either not ready or not willing to do the work to get them. It’s easier for them to drink and use and be in that pain and misery than it is to face themselves and do the work.
I used to think I was indestructible, recovery has taught me otherwise and allowed me to face up to my vulnerabilities…
Ten things which come to mind when looking at why someone might be struggling with their 12 step programme…
Here’s why AA worked for me and why I continue to work a 12 step recovery programme for my recovery…
My second year of recovery has in many ways been harder than the first. Despite that, ultimately it’s all positive because this is where the growth happens. I’m finally dealing with life, with problems and experiencing growth head-on instead of living a life of fear…
I relied on my defects of character to get me through life, I used them to protect me but I ultimately destroyed myself in the process. Being in recovery has taught me to put these weapons down pick up tools instead…
A realisation I’ve had recently is that I’ve been too focussed on what other people think about me and my recovery journey. I’ve realised some patterns in my thinking and behaviour behind it and need to acknowledge that it’s not good at all for my long term wellbeing or recovery.
Struggling to feel connected after nearly a year of meetings on Zoom? Here are some quick tips to plug back in…