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Many people are stuck on the notion that the addict has a moral or spiritual failing when there are also other factors at play. When the word addict is brought up there are those who will use words or phrases such as worthless, lazy, lack of willpower or initiative to “get better."
These connotations are shaped in large part by popular culture. We often don’t see addiction with transformative outcomes—instead the spotlight is focused on the seedy, the unflattering and the graphic.
The recovery movement has shifted within the past 10 years, though, there's still much work to still be done.
This week I asked you if you've been affected by the stigma of addiction and what we as a community can do to combat it.
Add your answer, here.
How Self-Deprecation Serves Us
Self-depreciation isn’t just telling ourselves we’re at fault. It’s also undermining our own authority, silencing ourselves in favor of others, and tormenting ourselves over mistakes that don’t matter.
However, there’s a point when we gain secondary gains from self-deprecation and they begin to serve us.
Check out this week's Recovery Coaching call for the whole discussion, here.
The Birthday Party Meeting
Last week we had our monthly Birthday Party meeting to celebrate where we're come from, and where we're currently at! A huge congratulations to Desiree, Leo, and Chris who all celebrated anniversaries with us!
No matter if you're struggling or celebrating, we're here for you. Check out all of our events and meeting times, here.
✅ Coming to Believe
The pains of this world, broken relationships, and navigating life can be overwhelming - even when we're sober.
Imagine your life with more purpose and deeper meaning all because you took time to get to know a Higher Power, and yourself. What would that feel like?
Check out our 7 Days to a More Spiritual Life course, here.
New Members
Welcome to our new members! Make sure you introduce yourself in the comments, below and we hope to see you at an online meeting soon!
Chris Masi
Melissa Ridenour Maglio
Meagan Hartley
sean stiff
Lana Williams
John Scott Roark
Bryn Judkins
Michael Carpenter
Marcus Myint
Rosa Castro
Leah Patricia
Jody K
Nicole Holbrook
Holt Walti
Junior Prescod
Mary Alice Barnes
Sharon Griffin
Charlotte L
L B
Mona Brady
Alphonso cruz
Lisa VO
Elizabeth Sexton
Michelle Robin
Klaus Olsen
Shirley Wilson
Robin Patrick
Patty Hart
Kelly Petrie
Helene Neely
Ayeeknat B
PJ Van Heerden
Jane M
Priscilla Moya
Tara Thompson
Nick Jones
Tayla Dixon
Have a safe weekend everyone! And as always, reach out anytime if you need support.
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