Recovery
There’s nothing linear in recovery either. It’s a process. For me, it’s a daily re-commitment to the path that I know I’d rather walk. When the dark vortexes of a latent eating disorder or of depression pull on me I remind myself that I don’t want to go down those roads anymore. I’ve been there. I know where they lead, and it’s not pretty.
This is why I spend a lot of time building and maintaining my toolbox of support systems. It’s why I continually clarify my core values, what they mean for me, and how to more authentically live them. They support me in the process while also holding me accountable as a responsible participant.
“Recovery is fucking hard. It’s messy. It takes courage to own that.” ~Rich Roll