As already noted the first 7 to 14 days of recovery can be rough. The withdrawal is more than physical, it is mental, emotional, the spirit is crying to be heard. The body is working at normalizing without the substance, the mind is learning to function on its own, thoughts are running rampant. This is not a normal state to live in. You have spent time becoming who you are this day, now it is going to take time to become who you have chosen to become. Finding your way in the muck of early recovery is frightening, lonely, disparaging at times, you begin wondering what you thought you were doing.
The DESIRE to remain sober wavers, the DESIRE to fix what is wrong is strong. Time to renew the decision to give up the old way of life and remain on the path to recovery. Today write a letter to your old way of life, explain why you are leaving. Discuss the misery, unmanageability that has controlled your life is not beneficial any longer. Write until there is nothing more to write. Now explain what you seek, the blessings and peace you desire in your life. Discuss your goals, the reasons why you are here today. When you are through sign and date it. Fold it, place it in an envelope addressed to the old way of life, name it what you will. Place it where you can find it again. The next time you feel this need to run away, to return to your old way of life, take it out, read it. If you find you need to add more, then do so. Let this letter be your reminder of why you are here today, why you have chosen to recover.
Where ever you are, when ever you are tempted, remember the letter. If the temptation is strong, the DESIRE overwhelming to use again, REMEMBER the letter, go home and get it out and read it again. No, you cannot carry it with you, that would defeat the purpose. When you wish to use read the letter, keep doing that no matter what. No matter where you are you have to go home and get the letter to read. It does not matter if you are at work, the bargain is you have to read the letter before you pick up a drug, drink, gamble, what ever the substance. That is the contract you make when you write the letter.
Blessings on your journey. I am here with you traveling the path to recovery. Know that the Universe will provide all you need to is ask, then accept.
May we meet again.
Connie S Owens/Kirkpatrick is an ordained minister and a Kundalini/Practical Reiki Master. Connie holds a masters degree in psychology, has 20 years experience working with women and men in early recovery of substance abuse.
Connie resides in Southern California in a small rural community near the border of Mexico. She spends her time researching the latest in alternative healing, spending time with her pets, walking and communing with the world around her.
Connie believes in human rights, we are equal, and have the right to be treated with dignity and fairness. Connie signs and promotes petitions and other activist campaigns that further this belief.
Priestess Connie is her title. One she choose with pride. A priestess is a female version of a priest, one who is authorized to perform ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other sacred ceremonies.
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