Those of us who live in one day at a time recovery know about emotional pain. We know we live in great pain being held captive by the bondage of self while in our addiction. In this pain we became alone. Others just didn’t see it. Our smiles, our laughter, our jokes, and perhaps then, our real isolation. The pain of alone. We had to reach out for help. So we did. Then we met the paradox of pain. We began the imperfect journey of life and recovery. We put down the booze, the pot, or whatever. Our treatment plans were constructed with the help of professionals. We stopped bullshitting the doctors and others who wanted to help us. We became responsible again. Some of us found happiness, freedom and joy for the first time. The rest of us found it again. Please reach out. You are worth it.
