The Road To Recovery From Addiction
Many people who quit drinking or using think all they need to do is participate in a treatment program and show up at a supportive recovery meeting now and again. They assume that all will be well… that everything has been “fixed.” This is rarely ever the case.
The road to recovery from addiction starts with that first act of surrender, but it is also an ongoing process of surrendering our ego and placing our trust in HP as we encounter challenges in life. In our addictive living we let our ego control us and so we became controlling and manipulative. But when we can “let go and let God” we learn to trust life to unfold in perfect harmony and no longer need to control everything.
Addicts become such masters of deceit and denial during their using days that learning to be truthful takes a conscientious effort. To be completely honest with others, you must first learn to be completely honest with yourself. When we shine the light of truth on difficult situations, we are released from our anxieties and fears. The energy it takes to keep secrets and tell lies is much greater than the energy it takes to be open and honest!
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