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I used to think so. If I gave up some of that responsibility and surrendered, I’d be shirking my responsibilities! And I'd be weak!
No longer only for alcoholics, recovery can be applied to any behavior that we engage in that presents a "continuing and growing problem in any department..." of our lives. Often who we are is intertwined with our behaviors and when those behaviors are making our lives unmanageable, we may feel that to give them up is to give up who we are as people. Defining"sobriety" and "recovery" help to uncover their meaning.
Life in recovery is far from perfect but we get to be present for all aspects of it. We are better able to handle the complexities of life, not necessarily with ease but with integrity. We are also more present to appreciate moments of joy.