Many of us living in one day at a time recovery have had times spent walking through hells. Often these were times of fear and feeling disconnected. This, in other words, is the power of shame. Figuratively speaking shame can be an immensely powerful demon that is haunting and cruel. Almost everyone has felt it, and if your demon is a bully the aloneness and the fear can be crippling. It is described as walking through hell. It is important that we know we don’t have to walk alone. It’s not a matter of manning up or putting on your crown. It’s about someone showing us acceptance, kindness and love until we can do the same for ourselves. Reach out. It’s important. When we reach out we know that we are worthy of love and belonging. And when we reach out we learn that we matter, and that we are children of the creator who are no less important than the sun, the waters or the air that we breathe. When we walk through this hell we become adept to do as such when confronted with other hells in life, and we can even show others that they matter. When we do this we find we are empathetic souls who really care. Empathetic souls make other empathetic souls. This is important. We all matter. Peace.
