Why, oh why, didn’t I take the blue pill?
May 01, 2024
Walking the path of recovery, I stand with you today as a warrior in the ongoing battle against substance use, a journey both isolating and profoundly rewarding. I often reflect on the lessons this path has taught me, recognizing each challenge as a step towards reclaiming the strength of our ancestors.
Here are three truths I've gathered along this sacred journey:
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Embrace Vulnerability: admitting I needed help was the first step toward healing. Vulnerability is not a weakness but a courageous acceptance of one's own reality.
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Community is strength; recovery is not a solitary endeavour. The support of fellow warriors can light our darkest days and strengthen our resolve.
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Culture Heals: Reconnecting with our traditions and practices has been a powerful source of comfort and grounding.
Reflecting on these lessons isn't always easy, especially when feeling adrift amidst the waves of setbacks. I've stumbled many times, doubted my strength, and felt the weight of past mistakes pressing down on me. Yet, each mistake has been a hidden mantra, revealing insights and pushing me further along the path of healing.
Do you wonder what knowledge from today could have transformed your past? What lessons have you unearthed on your journey that you wish you had known at the beginning?
As we tread this path together, let us not walk alone. Click on the images below to join our vibrant community of Recovery Warriors online or to download our free Indigenous Self-Care Guide. Here, find solace in the shared wisdom of those who walk beside you and reclaim the power of our heritage.
Together, let's continue our journey, empowered by each other's stories and the enduring strength of our ancestors. Click now, and let's heal together.
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