06/02/2023
Great Morning!
The beginning of…
Is this truly the first time, or is it the start of trying again? Whether the former or the latter, both can be scary. There is so much that exists in the space of the unknown. Will it work? Will it be successful this time? Will I be better as a result? Is my sacrifice or investment going to have a positive impact on my family? These are all questions that I know lead many people to err on the side of safety versus betting on themselves.
In effect, my question is- what is the cost of your inaction? What is the price you will pay for choosing to do what you’ve always done. The status quo is what has kept you in the same cycle of seasons, even though you know without a doubt that something different is necessary. I’m sure you’re familiar with the phrase “the struggle is real” and indeed it is. But, it can be intentional, it can be wise, it can be for the greater good of experiencing the changes you desire.
So now what? Understanding that the work that got you where you currently are will not be the same work or process that is required to get you to your next desired place. To start something new, especially in recovery, there must be a level of self awareness and accountability that grounds you, while offering expansive perspective around what led you to your current state and you owning all of it. Learning the mechanics of how you as a system have operated up to this point and leaning in on how the various parts have functioned or not is essential to your ability to keep starting, no matter what season of life, no matter what stage of recovery.
The ability to initiate healthy and effective communication between the various parts of yourself is also critical to how you integrate healing and recovery with your loved ones.
A process, like many others, always requires you to start-from exactly where you are. It’s the trusting of yourself that will set you apart and move you further along in your journey.
I invite you to learn more about my program Fortified where I utilize my signature process RAM (Relationship Anchor Method) to help mothers and their families who’ve experienced emotional discord and familial friction as a result of the impact of addiction. Together, we work to recalibrate the dynamics of their relationships through a very keen process of self-development.
If you are interested in learning morePlease send me a direct message or email at [email protected]
I look forward to connecting with you!