“Selfishness and self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles,” states the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, as it details out the problem before suggesting a solution to the plight of the person affected by a substance use disorder. In recovery, we learn that while the immediate problem seems to be the action […]
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How Can I Make a Gratitude Practice My Own?
Gratitude is a word often heard in treatment and 12-Step recovery programs. Such places carry slogans like “an attitude of gratitude”, and daily gratitude is suggested as a spiritual or self-care practice. While struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can feel as if there is little to be grateful for at all. […]