Here, then, are some thoughts on leaving the past behind and moving forward to new beginnings. Nothing eases the pain of letting go of the past and old friends like the making of new friends, engaging in new activities, and learning how to live a happy life in sobriety. Since you never know who might become a friend, the wise approach may be to behave as though every person you meet might one day be more than just a casual acquaintance. This doesn’t mean that you have to act other than your conscience dictates. After all, some people may not be good candidates for friendship, but might be better as casual acquaintances. Use discretion, but be courteous, polite, open and willing to engage in conversation – if the opportunity permits.
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- The person may even call you out on your action, lashing out with anger and telling you that you betrayed your friendship or love.
- Prosecutors said that the “kingpin,” a high school basketball coach in Houston, had helped educators fraudulently pass more than 400 tests.
- Engaging in service work brings a sense of purpose, personal growth, and builds relationships.
- What you have done by going through treatment to overcome your addiction took a great deal of courage and determination.
Our program of recovery also values peer support, which has brought great success in changing many lives. We are dedicated to helping individuals in early recovery rebuild their lives. The US has reached a record height for overdoses across all states.
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Whatever happens, remember that you are not responsible for your spouse’s addiction. You are also not to blame if he or she refuses treatment. You may love and care for your spouse dearly, but still not be able to remain in the same house with them. But you cannot jeopardize your recovery – even for the sake of love. This should ease the pain a bit and allow you to further explore what life may be like without such influences that may prove destructive to your recovery.
Another way is that individuals must be willing to help others, so they/ can help themselves. If you are in recovery, you must step out of your comfort zone to assist the person new to recovery down the right path. There are times when you will have to do whatever it takes to hit your reset button. On those days when you are at work, complete a wellness check to avoid falling back into old habits. Some days you must turn off the brain to fully appreciate the moment as it comes. You will constantly have to work on yourself to realize the value of recovery and, you are worth the work.
When you move into one of our houses, you’re not just moving into a sober house, you’re moving into a recovery community. One of the main things an individual in recovery needs to remember is to focus on what they have accomplished. When you find yourself struggling, remember what it was like before your recovery began. It could have been when your binge drinking nearly killed you.
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However, it will allow you to deal with any urges and cravings. Another way to best deal with this is by not allowing yourself to fall into the negativity of life. You cannot go through life comparing your recovery with someone else’s. If you struggle to get past the first few days and see someone who has just celebrated a year in recovery, do not be mad at where you are.