#5th step

Fifthstep work is so hard *dramatics*

(See photo number 2)

But at least we got to work in this really dope space

(See photo number 1)

Also, we ended up just talking and eating tater tots bc distraction and hunger.

change is not one huge step forward

but a dance stepping forward  running back falling forward slipping back skipping

little by little, growing, changing forging pathways

Self sabotage a legitimate part of the process

gravitating between joy and terror

there is a middle ground

but when things are shaken up the needle swings wildly for a brief time before it settles

backward movement and then A little forward momentum

Download to Color Exploring the Spiritual Path of the 12 Steps Step 5: Integrity For this step we are encouraged to be in integrity with others…about ourselves. We’re reminded that sometimes we have a skewed view of reality. On this leg of the journey, we can admit the nature of our limitations and negative patterns to a trusted family member or friend, or to our Higher Self…with the intention…

Download to Color Exploring the Spiritual Path of the 12 Steps Step 5: Integrity For this step we are encouraged to be in integrity with others…about ourselves. We’re reminded that sometimes we have a skewed view of reality. On this leg of the journey, we can admit the nature of our limitations and negative patterns to a trusted family member or friend, or to our Higher Self…with the intention…

Sharra, Art Therapy, takes the next step in her journey through addiction recovery in "Unfortunately Tainted And Toxic"

Content Warning: This is a series that follows my journey using art while going into recovery from alcoholism. So there will be mentions of alcohol-related thoughts and behaviors. 14 days sobriety and 13 days abstinence from compulsive eating. Detox has been fun (not) but still feels better than any time I was drunk or ill from a binge on sugary foods. A month ago I felt so hopeless and now, I…