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Post Info TOPIC: JFT May 24 Risking vulnerability


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JFT May 24 Risking vulnerability


 

 

"As we grow, we learn to overcome the tendency to run and hide from ourselves and our feelings."

Basic Text, p. 85

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Rather than risk vulnerability, many of us have developed habits that keep others at a safe distance.  These patterns of emotional isolation can give us the feeling we are hopelessly locked behind our masks.  We used to take risks with our lives; now we can take risks with our feelings.  Through sharing with other addicts, we learn that we are not unique; we do not make ourselves unduly vulnerable simply by letting others know who we are, for we are in good company.  And by working the Twelve Steps of the NA program, we grow and change.  We no longer want or need to hide our emerging selves.  We are offered the opportunity to shed the emotional camouflage we developed to survive our active addiction.

By opening ourselves to others, we risk becoming vulnerable, but that risk is well worth the rewards.  With the help of our sponsor and other recovering addicts, we learn how to express our feelings honestly and openly.  In turn, we become nourished and encouraged by the unconditional love of our companions.  As we practice spiritual principles, we find strength and freedom, both in ourselves and in those around us.  We are set free to be ourselves and to enjoy the company of our fellow addicts.

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Just for today:  I will openly and honestly share with another recovering addict.  I will risk becoming vulnerable and celebrate my self and my friendship with other NA members.  I will grow.

 



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I was told not to hide from myself and things I did while using. Instead I try and share the real me rather than the great saying in the text . I was a truthful using addict , now I'm a truthful recovering , not a preacher of great words. You have to walk the walk and act like a recovering addict not a preacher , we all know what got us clean and what has kept us clean.


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