Having Compassion for Your Past Self
As your mind clears in recovery, you might feel like a very different version of yourself. You may want to separate current you from the past you who was in active addiction; I know I did. That’s okay, but even as you distance yourself from past you, it’s important to save them some compassion. Guilt […]
Fool Me Once
Happy April Fool’s Day! Today is a good time to forgive yourself for “foolish” things you did in active addiction. As someone who was reckless as hell when drinking and using drugs (my partner recently called me a “former expert” at bad intoxicated decisions), I am here to say self-forgiveness is possible. During active addiction, […]