Does anyone else feel themselves turning into a « prude ».? I catch myself resenting and judging people I don’t even know, on their lifestyle, behaviour. I then feel bad for having those thought because it used to be me……
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100%. I have to check myself regularly. I’m only human, and thankfully I have the self-awareness to stop myself in those moments and think through them. Just be supportive and open and if they do need you someday, you can be that light to them.
That’s why we have those thoughts
I do it all the time now
This definitely happens more than it should for myself. I constantly have to remind myself just because I'm sober doesn't mean I'm better than others. I'm just a better version of myself and that's what matters.
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Learn from it
This is very common, what I have done is retrained my brain. Everytime I get those thoughts I allow them to be there, but then I remember hey I don't have to believe every thought that comes into my head. I then think to myself, I pray they find the peace and solice so they don't need their substance of choice. Basically I counteract those thoughts which ones of light and love. And this must be a conscious choice.
They are just thoughts. Don't act on them
Yes, then I read Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. Then I practiced the steps forgiveness. I also watched and learned from my peers like the CrapyChildhood fairy. I hope it helps you like it has helped me.