Go Easy on Yourself, But Do Something!
Multiple Pathways – Part 2
We say “multiple pathways of recovery”… As if we have to “pick a program” and follow that pathway perfectly. 12-step, clinical support, favor all recovery, coaching, individual therapy, SMART recovery etc … pick one.
Pick one snd do it right. Subconsciously, that’s the message we receive.
Some people pick a path.
And that’s all there is to it. Now and forever. They are on the path. That’s fantastic. Wonderful.
However….
However, many of us pick multiple paths.
And many of us take a route that is not defined as a pathway or program.
The truth is most people figure out their own pathway over time.
With formal program or without formal program. The elements of recovery are many and they are not uniform.
Recovery Is Not Static
Recovery is not static. We adjust. We try different things. And we do it over and over throughout our recovery.
And when I say recovery.
I mean recovery from trauma, substance use, mental health struggles, emotional struggles etc…
The most important thing is … keep moving forward.
Obvious Things
I have been a therapist for 20 years. And several things are obvious.
- There is no one way to get better.
- There is only momentum.
- Hopefully, forward momentum.
And if you are trying to better yourself. I celebrate you and admire you. Regardless of the pathway, program or “plan”.
People get really down on themselves for “slips” or mistakes or not following the plan perfectly.
As if the plan came down from God as the 11th commandment.
We All __________!
- We all struggle.
- We all slip up.
- In some way or in some form.
- We are all a work in progress.
- You will figure it out.
- Go easy on yourself
