At least at the start you have rock bottom as the solid foundation upon which to begin rebuilding your life. There is a mountain above you which you have to climb. It can be hard Vanderburgh House to plough on when you don’t know what destination awaits. No matter what is waiting for you, it will no doubt be better than rock bottom and the relapse that came before it. We all feel fear; it’s an unavoidable part of the human experience from which you may grow or learn. The complexity of both endings and beginnings in your life can also exist in your heart.
Endings are always beginnings so feel both.
Imagine doing a jigsaw puzzle without seeing the picture. You have to propel yourself into the abyss of the unknown and see what awaits. February 4, 2008, I made a call to a drug dealer; I was hopeless and wanted to die. I bought a large quantity of drugs and the plan was to kill myself.
- Each of them will ask us to start something new.
- Spend a moment absorbing these prompts and take what you need to support your next move.
- Look for the echo of intentional connection in your new beginnings and the habits that support you as you move toward it.
- Ultimately, it strengthens communities and promotes compassion and altruism.
- It’s scary and mysterious and exciting and confusing.
Helping People Recover and Rebuild Their Lives
Afterwards I went back to school to become a drug and alcohol counselor. Shortly after graduation, the first recovery house was opened. Engaging in service work brings a sense of purpose, personal growth, and builds relationships. It fosters empathy, makes a positive impact, and improves mental health. Ultimately, it strengthens communities and promotes compassion and altruism. Call Villa Kali Ma today if you or a loved one is looking for new beginnings in sober living.
What to Know at the Beginning of Recovery From a Mental Illness
We mustn’t grow attached to or detour around the fear we feel. The bittersweet thing about beginnings is that they come from endings, and we aren’t always prepared to say goodbye. Your life will always be a complicated tapestry of the threads that end and begin anew.
However, your best days in recovery are miles better than your best days in a relapse. “If you come & follow our program, your life will be totally changed. Recovery journey is never easy, we are here to help in any possible way. Having a stable job, having stable financial situation and helping us get back on track and building for future really helps. The job coach of our partner agency comes to coach any guests that are looking for jobs. We also work with local temp agencies, contractors and other employers.
Mistakes, messes, and setbacks don’t mean the end of a painting, and they won’t stop you from flourishing in life either. Life is constantly building, doing, feeling, and being. Throughout our lifetimes, we may lead many lives. Each of them will ask us to start something new. Whether it’s a task, a role or an entirely different way of being as you begin life in recovery, new beginnings are critical to our growth.
It’s so easy to fall back into a relapse, and every time, it becomes harder to pull yourself out of it. A relapse is a bump in the road; it takes a lot, but you can overcome it. The road will level out over time. I moved into a sober house that had a culture of recovery and lived there for 18 months.