Those of us who struggle at times in one day at a time recovery can understand a world of intermittent realities. One such reality is when we find ourselves in situations where we are incapable of taking care of ourselves because of mental health problems and lack the ability to partake in executing good, reasonable and healthy life skills. Active addiction often causes this intermittent reality. So does untreated or uncontrolled mental illness. The inability to find recovery or to stay in recovery for some of us is a reality. The sad thing is that living in recovery is a personal responsibility. The good thing is that if we respond to treatment and get a bit of support, recovery is a personal responsibility. In reality we need to understand we all need help. Needing help is not an intermittent reality. It is the basis of social democracy. Anything less goes against the existence of a healthy society. Peace.
