“3 years ago on Christmas morning I decided to give myself the gift of sobriety.

Here are some things I’m reminded of as I reflect back on my recovery journey:

🔸Going to therapy is an act of self-love

🔸Alcohol will never make any bad situation better

🔸Feeling my feelings is painful but not as painful as ignoring them

🔸 If I find myself trying to prove my worth to someone who makes me feel bad, I’m dumpster diving for love

🔸The “bad” sides of me can also be the “good” sides of me. Everything isn’t black and white. I am neither “good” or “bad”. I am human 

🔸Denying my feelings is like pressing pause on my recovery journey 

🔸Toxic positivity can be dangerous for me. Admitting I’m sad is my pathway to happiness 

🔸Being sober doesn’t make everything better, but it helps me deal with everything better

🔸Perfectionism is keeping one foot in the past and one foot in the future, pissing on the present

🔸The way people treat me is a reflection of how they feel about themselves 

🔸Hurt people, Hurt people

🔸Complaining about something without taking action to make changes is fear 

🔸Asking for help is courage 

🔸People want to help people who want to help themselves

🔸The easiest and most compassionate way to show someone I care is by taking the time to listen 

We are all on a journey walking each other home. Be Kind.” —Cheri Garcia

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