Anyone take up writing in absence of a drug of choice or alcohol or maybe even a defense mechanism? Love to see some poems freestyle writing anything people may do to pass free time. When I quit everything I lost all my friends well friends that aren’t at a distance I should say and its been super tough for me to get close to or relate to many people. Here to learn, teach,listen,coach, or just listen if anyone needs someone hmu anytime. My main coping mechanisms have been writing and my beasts..
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In recovery I have done a lot of journaling. Family history, painful events (some traumatic), dreams, everything worthy of note. It feels like then I go back and “boil it down” to its essence. One day I’ll have a record of my life like a gallon of maple syrup represents so much volume of trees very life-blood. Block that metaphor! Couldn’t resist. I love handwriting in a big spiral at the top notebook. Even handwriting changes as sober time progresses. We do recover! Best to you in your recovery. This is a good place to be to talk about it.
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