Monthly Archives: June 2013

Unrequested Forgiveness

Posted on June 24, 2013 by recovgirl

There is a bottomless number of quotes to the effect that holding a grudge, holding on to anger, not forgiving, harms you more than it harms the other person.  For example this one: Or this one: And I believe them!  I … Continue reading →

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Time to let go

Posted on June 6, 2013 by recovgirl

About a dozen years ago one of my brothers sent me a birthday card that said “Forget about the past, because you can’t change it. Forget about the future, because you can’t predict it. Forget about the present, because I … Continue reading →

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Support System, Party of One

Posted on June 5, 2013 by recovgirl

Every good recovery needs a strong support structure, right?  But what does “support” really mean and where does it really come from? I’ve always been overly accommodating.  I’m a total “people pleaser.”  I overcompensate, because I’ve never felt like I … Continue reading →

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