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Reflection for the Day

okiyoe1
okiyoe1
Before I admitted my powerlessness over alcohol and other chemicals, I had as much self-worth as a peeled zero. I came into the program as a nobody who desperately wanted to be somebody. In retrospect my self-esteem was shredded,seemingly beyond repair. Gradually, the program enabled me to achieve an ever stronger sense of self-worth . I've come to accept myself , realizing I'm not as bad as had always supposed myself to be. Am I learning that my self-worth is not dependent on the approval of others, but instead is truly a"inside job"?
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deleted_user
deleted_user
Years of addiction beat the self confidence right outta me. I spent so much time comparing myself to others(always falling short),people pleasing, and listening to the dialog in my head. That self dialog was "Your stupid" or "You can't do anything right", etc. The frustration for those who love me was immeasurable.An alcoholic is the only person who "while isolating, wants to be held". The disease in my Spirit had such a strong hold, it almost killed me.
Today, I am gaining self acceptance through the 12 steps.(Work In Progress). My motives for finding self worth are guided by Prayer. That I may Humbly be restored, so that I may be a Light to those I meet in the Program and in daily life. It is an "inside job" that has outside ripple effects to those I come in contact with depending on my spiritual condition.
ralop
ralop
Bin.... All I can say is "DITTO!!"