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Finding recovery in purpose and purpose in recovery

Posted on June 16, 2016 by recovgirl

This draft was started just a few months ago.  It’s like recovery inception, which kept getting too wordy for my inner perfectionist.  So, this is fair warning, I’m not editing this post once it’s finished and it might get rambly. … Continue reading →

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Days go by

Posted on March 9, 2016 by recovgirl

… and still I think of you.  My “Recovering Girl’ Facebook Page keeps reminding me that it has been WAY TOO LONG since my last post. And I’ve been meaning to write. I have LOTS of things I want to … Continue reading →

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Unfamiliar fears bring new revelations

Posted on December 17, 2015 by recovgirl

The more curious and open I have become about my feelings and where they come from, instead of just trying to redirect or stuff them down, the more I have learned about myself and my genuine desires for my life. … Continue reading →

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Transformation Time

Posted on August 23, 2014 by recovgirl

Several months ago, I told you this story about how difficult it is for butterflies to emerge from their cocoon.  It’s an inspirational story about the beauty and functionality that comes from our greatest struggles; how hard, but also how … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Lessons (recovery metaphor)

Posted on October 18, 2013 by recovgirl

Earlier this week, when I was talking to CB about the sandpaper, she told me a beautiful (and tragic) story about butterflies. After caterpillars have spent the requisite amount time wrapped up in their cocoons and are ready to emerge … Continue reading →

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