Emotions

[caressa]

God, help me let go of my need for dysfunctional drama in my life. Help me make sure I'm not taking my stress out on the people I love. If I am, show me another way to release my emotions.

- The Language of Letting Go

Today I went to the variety store downstairs in the mall and met a friend who lives in my building and belongs to the fellowship. He expressed exactly how I was feeling. It is good to share with others and to do it in a safe way. Before recovery, I would have been ranting and raving, cussing and shaking my hand at God and blaming Him and everyone around me for the pain or the inconvenience of my life. You were automatically at fault just by association and the closest person to me so I could focus on you and not on me.

I have no right to take my pain out on someone else. I need to look at my life and see if I am practicing self-care and not self-centeredness.

[majestyjo]

Blame was one of the topics today at my group. When you take me out of the equation, there generally isn't a lot left.