Post by SunnyGirl on Mar 31, 2010 12:45:18 GMT -5
RESPONSIBLE - IRRESPONSIBLE
"The bottom line is that I am responsible for my own
well-being, my own happiness. The choices and decisions
I make regarding my life directly influence the quality of
my days." —Kathleen Andrus
In the beginning of recovery, I had to learn how to be a grown up and
act like a responsible person. I had help with this and God has been
with me on this journey, every step of the way. For many years I had
placed unreasonable expectation on my addicted loved ones and it was
totally irresponsible of me to do this. Today I know they have a disease
and I was responsible for changing no one but myself.
"The goal in recovery is to find the balance: we take responsibility for
ourselves, and we identify our true responsibilities to others."
- -Melodie Beattie
Each day gets a little easier, I no longer feel responsible for fixing
other people. My goal is to work on any defects in my character
and make myself a better person, thus finding the serenity that my life
was lacking for so many years.
Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl
"The bottom line is that I am responsible for my own
well-being, my own happiness. The choices and decisions
I make regarding my life directly influence the quality of
my days." —Kathleen Andrus
In the beginning of recovery, I had to learn how to be a grown up and
act like a responsible person. I had help with this and God has been
with me on this journey, every step of the way. For many years I had
placed unreasonable expectation on my addicted loved ones and it was
totally irresponsible of me to do this. Today I know they have a disease
and I was responsible for changing no one but myself.
"The goal in recovery is to find the balance: we take responsibility for
ourselves, and we identify our true responsibilities to others."
- -Melodie Beattie
Each day gets a little easier, I no longer feel responsible for fixing
other people. My goal is to work on any defects in my character
and make myself a better person, thus finding the serenity that my life
was lacking for so many years.
Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl
. I will be back looking for Lin and others.