Pain and growth in recovery

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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…

12 Steps, Life in the Programme, Newcomer, Spiritual Programme

Put down the weapons and pick up the tools

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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…

12 Steps, Borrowed Wisdom, Gratitude, Life in the Programme, Newcomer, Spiritual Programme

Realising I’ve been too focussed on what other people think of my recovery

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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.

12 Steps, Featured, Life in the Programme, Meetings, Newcomer

Feeling disconnected with Zoom meetings?

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Struggling to feel connected after nearly a year of meetings on Zoom? Here are some quick tips to plug back in…

12 Steps, Life in the Programme, Meetings, Newcomer, Spiritual Programme, Zoom Meetings

Easy does it (but do it, yeah?)

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When new to recovery and first working through the steps things can be intense. Here’s how my outlook has now changed to help make sure I’m able to keep working the programme long term…

12 Steps, Borrowed Wisdom, Life in the Programme, Spiritual Programme