Recovery doesn’t happen overnight. Recovery is a lifelong process. Recovery requires effort—reaching out for education and learning through trial and error helps us rise like a phoenix from the ashes of our darkest moments. Full throttle and warp speed are only for spaceships—certainly not for recovery. We should give ourselves permission to move at a tortoise’s speed when necessary, remembering that the tortoise won the race with the hare nonetheless. Recovery doesn’t mean that we are free of our disorder—it means that our lives improved because of our willingness to nurture ourselves and seek support.
Until I’m familiar with the path of recovery, I will walk slowly and trust those who can guide me on my way.
People, who are skeptical about our ability to recover from mental illness, should …show more content…
As a result, we remain silent about our disorders for fear that new relationships will be ended before they are given a chance to blossom. But keeping such a secret is a burden since we naturally yearn to tell of our struggles and successes to new people in our lives. And if we remain silent, we are unable to educate others in our communities about the fact that people do recover and have productive lives.
In safe environments, I will reveal my burdensome secret to feel free and educate others.
No rose without a thorn.—French proverb
We who live in recovery have experienced both suffering and beauty. We have known pain and confusion, but we also know of the power of recovery. As a result, we have learned to be more compassionate toward others and ourselves. Through our compassion, we can reach out to others who are living with mental illnesses and encourage them to take a step toward recovery—a vibrant, colorful rose.
I am willing to share the rose of recovery with others.
To turn an obstacle to one’s advantage is a great step towards victory.—French
Until I’m familiar with the path of recovery, I will walk slowly and trust those who can guide me on my way.
People, who are skeptical about our ability to recover from mental illness, should …show more content…
As a result, we remain silent about our disorders for fear that new relationships will be ended before they are given a chance to blossom. But keeping such a secret is a burden since we naturally yearn to tell of our struggles and successes to new people in our lives. And if we remain silent, we are unable to educate others in our communities about the fact that people do recover and have productive lives.
In safe environments, I will reveal my burdensome secret to feel free and educate others.
No rose without a thorn.—French proverb
We who live in recovery have experienced both suffering and beauty. We have known pain and confusion, but we also know of the power of recovery. As a result, we have learned to be more compassionate toward others and ourselves. Through our compassion, we can reach out to others who are living with mental illnesses and encourage them to take a step toward recovery—a vibrant, colorful rose.
I am willing to share the rose of recovery with others.
To turn an obstacle to one’s advantage is a great step towards victory.—French