Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Dec. 28, 2021 - Readings in Recovery: Today's Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021

Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:

Alcoholism isn’t a spectator sport. Eventually the whole family gets to play. — Joyce Rebeta-Burditt

One of the biggest lies addicts can tell themselves is “I’m not hurting anyone but myself.” This is just another way we don’t see how important we are to others. During our using, love was a burden. When anyone showed love for us, we turned away. They hurt. And we hurt.

In recovery, when ready, we try to help our families heal. We listen as they speak of how our illness has hurt them. We comfort them as they tell their stories. Remember, our illness hurt them. Remember, our recovery will help them heal.

Prayer for the Day

Higher Power, help me face the pain my illness has brought to others. Let me know their pain. Let it help me stay sober.

Action for the Day

I will list all persons my illness has hurt. I will say a prayer for them, even if they have harmed me.

Hazelden Foundation

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