I had a story to share today. But then someone on a recovery forum I’m part of asked a question that I’ve never had the guts to answer or put down in writing before. It has taken me a few hours to put together a truthful response, and now I’m wrung out. I may post it here sometime, but not today.
Practicing recovery means doing the hard thing, and then also being compassionate to myself about it. So, I wanted to acknowledge this is what I’ve done and what I’m doing today.
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steady the course, my friend… you got this… hugs
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Nice job having the guts to do it. And I swear, being compassionate to oneself takes just as much guts.
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I feel you… it’s been this way for me for a couple of months, and I’m just now gathering enough strength to write (I posted on my Substack something I had been writing for a month, but I’d sit and stare at it, and truly didn’t have the emotional or mental wherewithal to do anything with it until a couple of days ago). I find that it’s better not to push it, as you have so wisely stated. It will come when it is ready, and schedules or the expectations of others must sometimes wait. Shalom, brother David.
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Thank you for your wise words, Cate. I will hold them with care.
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Never too late. Maybe someday.
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keep going
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I will… 😊 but first I gave myself the day to just not
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And it’s okay to ‘just not do’. There will be a day when you can or want to….
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Yes! This is part of what I’m learning and practicing. 😊
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I’m happy to read that you recognize your limits. Stay the course. Sending strength.
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Thank you, Ella. I’d feel more comfortable saying “learning” or “recognizing”… but I do appreciate your encouragement!
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