Substance-Related Disorders

Being in recovery is not linear, nor is it a one-size-fits-all experience. Some days might look different than others and that’s totally OK.

What do you feel defines what recovery looks like for you? What are important steps or milestones, resources, or maybe even consistencies that you find helpful in guiding you?

Would love to know what everyone has experienced! Feel free to share in the comments below 💌.

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Everyone’s recovery is different — no matter what you are healing from — and so are the stages and experiences that come with that journey.

If you had to give this current stage a name or title, what would it be?

Mine is, "The Stagnant Awakening: Making Difficult Changes."

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No matter what you’re in recovery from, we know it can be confusing at times — kind of like the ups and down of a spinning seesaw. Some days might feel really great, while others not so much. But know you are not alone. There are tons of recovery warriors here to support you!

Where do you feel you are in your recovery journey right now? How you reached a point of stability?

💛 P.S. Here’s a recent recovery piece we published if you’re looking for your next Mighty read: themighty.com/2022/05/trauma-finding-strength-through-recovery

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Comment the emoji that best describes your week:

🌷 Great
🌟 Good
💗 Better than previous weeks.
👍 Okay
🌥️ Could be better
💌 Would like support, please.

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Madness speaks to me
A wild voice bold and loud
It speaks in a secret language
That would shock any crowd.

It is my inner voice
Telling my unique story
If it stays quiet too long
It is time to worry.

My life is painful and dull
But quickens sometimes at night
My heart beats, pounds, flutters
Almost as if there’s to be a fight.

“You again?” the voice whispers
“Who else?” I whisper back
Before I know it, all my emotions
Rise up, overflow and attack.

It is not a friendly voice I hear
But nor is it an enemy
It has been with me too long
For me not to recognize as simply me.

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Your track record of making it through each day is 100%. Keep that up!

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