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December 28 Depression “We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.” Basic Text, p. 27 ––––=–––– As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time. When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves. However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair. We can’t afford to let depression lead us back to using. Instead, we try to go about the routine of our lives. We make meeting attendance and contact with our sponsor top priorities. Sharing with others about our feelings may let us know we aren’t the only ones who have been depressed in recovery. Working with a newcomer can work wonders for our own state of mind. And, most importantly, prayer and meditation can help us tap the power we need to survive depression. We practice acceptance and remember that feelings like depression will unquestionably pass in time. Rather than struggle with our feelings, we accept them and ask for the strength to walk through them. ––––=–––– Just for today: I accept that my feelings of depression won’t last forever. I will talk openly about my feelings with my sponsor or another person who understands. -
So I've been going through it a little bit this last week, a lot of emotions.. my kids dad is in jail, he has a new girlfriend, 3 weeks, and shes been showing up at my kids games, the practices, I don't think she should be around the boys yet, so I talked to my ex, voiced my concerns, he disagreed, the gf is still gonna be coming around.. my sponsor has been telling me I need to let it go, I have no control, I am powerless, I need to trust the process. I'm pissed, because I'm right, they haven't been together that long, she shouldn't be around my kids yet, I'M RIGHT AND THEY SHOULD LISTEN, but that's not how things work, and I need t practice acceptance. Well then Friday night before a meeting, his gf came over to me yelling about what I said, being really unreasonable and nasty, I was calm and even nice at first but then I was done being nice, I was ready to knock some sense into her, my sponsor grabbed me back, it simmered down, she left right away. I left after the meeting, I went home, still pretty amped about the gf, my feelings are all over. Well my neighbor stops in, offering me my DOC, I've turned her down at least 4 times, but not then . So day one today. I'm pissed at myself, still pissed over the other situation, I'm so fricken ashamed and embarrassed, using over something so fricken small. I know the longer I wait the more my sickness keeps saying tell him tmrw, or the other thought is the just don't say anything, keep your clean time. I know that both of those thoughts are delusional, I know I have to call my sponsor, I just am having such trouble. Agh
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Did government control lead to an opioid crisis? In this interview we hear from Addiction Expert and Stepworks Recovery Centers Founder, Dr. Tom Ingram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BCoT0SP9Zs&t=5s -
So grateful for AA today. It hastruly given me a chance to live a life free from the bondage of self. I have been amazed at all the things God has allowed to happen in my life thus far. Thank you Stepworks for the foundation you have given me to stand on! Just for today, I will continue to let God's will be done in my life. Love you all! -
Grabbed this quote from Facebook, but it was too good not to share with my Stepworks fam: “Procrastination is the arrogant assumption that God owes you another opportunity, to do what you had to do, initially” Loved the SW live event last night. Y’all killed it! Many blessings!! ❤️ -
Doing better than I deserve. I hope all my brothers and sisters are doing well. Blessed to be clean, employed, and happy, just for today. -
Hey guys just putting some feelers out there. Does anybody know of any jobs in recovery with only a 1 year clean time requirement? Looking for a peer support specialist position or similar.
