I've been in my head for days trying to figure out what went wrong and how I could have avoided falling back into the darkness I've worked so hard to overcome.. but I can't control what has already happened so maybe I should try a different approach. After all, nothing changes if nothing changes. Rather than wallowing in my shame and guilt, I have made the decision to take action and redirect my pain and regret in a healthy way. So I've decided to start taking time every day to put pen to paper so I can let out all the feelings that were the fuel to the self destructive fire within me. I just want to get this right.
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Hello Stelziee, you'll get it right. If you're looking for a different approach I recommend the book 'Alan Carr's quit drinking without willpower' which has changed my understanding of the poison that I used to put on my body expecting to receive some benefit. I don't have an inner struggle anymore, I just make decisions that I can be proud of.
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Yesss! I’ve had to do the same…a few times. Actually, even in sobriety I still need to keep that same mindset on a daily basis. Build good habits now that you can use ODAAT
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Not only will it help me to turn my pain into something beautiful but maybe itll be able to touch someone else as well
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Whenever I make a mistake I try to not repeat it. When I think about the times when I relapsed, or used, I always had a choice. Keep your chin up. Stay in the present. Thanks.
Journaling is a great tool. I do it every night before bed