I need to learn how to say no with out

Recovery
#1

I need to learn how to say no with out feeling guilt

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#2

Pain helped me. People can relate to pain the most. Them: "Why don't you drink?" Me: "Inflammation." Them: "Oh that's right. What about one?" Me: "The worst inflammation every time."

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#3

I learned some really good stuff about that in treatment!

#4

Being assertive is all about caring for your needs and others needs equally. Make sure you understand what they're asking from you first, then help them understand where your coming from. And after that you just don't back down. Stand your ground without being aggressive

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#5

Like "are you asking me to smoke this with you?" And then explain why you don't want to do that, simply stating that you won't for those reasons. And if they push it after that, you might want to consider telling them they've crossed your boundaries and just don't associate with people who do that. Anyone who has the compassion you deserve will accept a good no from you. When you love someone, a no is even better than a yes.

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#6

Everyday life teaches us new things

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#7

Say no to a drink or a drug? I just tell people the truth. That I turn into the actual devil when I have even one drink. Then I let them know that I’ll rip them off, steal their car and probably beat the crapp out of them just for fun. They usually retract and have some place else to be all of a sudden. :laughing: