Recovery Reflections

"Treatment most often reflects the views of the treatment center, not the treated." - K

"I knew there was a problem when drinking was on my mind more than my kids." - J

"...another one down folks...as I reflect on my day, God knows my heart...and I need to find peace with that!" - Grace

"Acceptance does not mean resignation." - M

"Looking back I'm realizing that a lot of what I had to deal with in recovery had nothing to do with my drinking." - H

"Addiction is another word for doubt." - R

"Sometimes I think joy is when I'm not doubting. But in reality, doubt has always been the catalyst to all my big adventures. And looking back, these adventures are what have brought me joy." - J

"Everything is meant to shape us not necessarily lead us." - Dr. T

"Forgive often. Come together outside of the problem." - B

"Remember, when you take someone's disability away (ex. depression, addiction), you are taking away a primary means of how they have interacted and coped with this world." - K

"A lot of words surround inaction." - Sarge

"It wasn't your yelling that change me but your silence." - R

"Don't pray, be the prayer." - A

"Expect resistance as one moves from the promises of recovery to recover itself. One is never thirsty at the border of a well." 

"Regret has a way of convincing you to do things that make you look good, but you might not believe in." - S

"Amends should not be used to gain a clear head and pure heart for this is a selfish motive. Amends should be used once you have gained a clear head and pure heart. You can know your motive is good when you can look back on your yesterday and not regret your actions." - S

"Remember in recovery that all ideas don't sound the same to everyone. For example, Heaven, the idea of something being forever, is hell for a guy with ADHD." - J