It’s interesting to me as we embrace sobriety and are now left to sit with ourselves, our old wounds, traumas, childhood memories, adult memories.
These are things that I’ve spent a good 20 years trying to run from and forget.
I never fully understood how they were festering and manifesting within me as I continued to self medicate and poison myself.
I’m thankful to have woken up in a culture drowning in addiction.
We have all chosen a path less traveled and it’s not for the faint of heart. I hope you are all so fucking proud of yourselves today.
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.”
It’s is amazing how many BAD coping mechanisms I have formed to protect myself from all the bad crap in my past. I struggle to sit well, I know the benefits and have seen progress in my growth. Groups, counseling and God have been so good for my continued healing. I still have so far to go but have come so far!
Oh I love this and a great reminder that the sober journey is about so much more than just abstaining from our DOC. We are healing, growing and learning
Sober Sassy, I can ID with your feelings. I too tried to forget harms against me, but it wasn’t until I forgave those responsible that I started maturing and healing.
Once I forgave them, all my urges to drink, drug, or self harm disappeared. That was over 3 decades ago. The problem was removed, as the BB says.
I couldn’t agree more.
Refraining from my coping mechanisms and substances while confronting my traumas have made me realize how much I no longer want those things in my life.
We truly must be willing to do the work.
