Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Whatever happens to you, once you have hope you will survive. — Lailah Gifty Akita
What was it like for us as children? The word education means “leading out from”…away from ignorance, defenselessness, anxiety, and fear. Were we educated in this sense, or were we neglected or even abused?
Childhood especially should be a time of growth and hope. When memories of childhood are tarnished, bitterness and resentment follow, and these in turn can lead to erratic or addictive behavior. As addicts, we know what it was like to be pushed away, exploited or even abused. We hated it, and it made us distrustful and angry.
Now, in recovery, we feel the power of education as we learn to leave behind the ignorance, fear, and pain of our childhood. We come to feel the joy of nurturing ourselves and caring deeply for those around us.
I want to continue my own “education” as I emerge from ignorance, mistrust, isolation, and fear.
Hazelden Foundation
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