Since my first day here I have made a lot of positive changes. I came in putting on a front of someone who I wanted people to think I was, rather than just trying to be myself. I was uncomfortable being myself and wash scared to find out who I really am. Through the more work I’ve done [sic], I’m slowly learning about myself. What I like, what I don’t like, what makes me tick, what makes me happy, what I appreciate, and what I don’t appreciate or believe in.
Getting to know myself and love myself for who I am is a lifelong process, but it always starts with acceptance. Accepting myself for the good and the bad. I was hesitant in opening up to staff at the beginning because I didn’t trust them, which really meant I didn’t trust myself. The more I began to surrender to the program the more I’ve realized they really do care about me, my sobriety, and my well being. As much as I don’t like the outdoor trips, I’ve grown to appreciate it and get something out of each trip whether it’s physically or mentally. Now I’ve grown to love myself and push myself through tough times. Getting uncomfortable is where the real growth comes in, one day at a time.
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