taking a break from recovery

taking a break from recovery
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Kid A

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Without realizing it, I took about 6 weeks off from really dealing with or thinking about abuse. I got a girlfriend and a new job just when my memories were beginning to flood me. The girlfriend is no longer, but the job is still here, and I'm realizing my recovery work is not done. I guess I probably took a break because I had to get away from the intensity for a little bit. The funny thing is, I told myself I was done, that my recovery was complete. I wish it were that easy. My mind can say its true and believe it, but it is my heart that still bears the burden of trauma. It is my heart that is still heavy and knows that the work is far from done. I lived a life pretending, despite my suicidal feelings, that everything was just fine, and its easy, when external things are going well, to put up that facade again. Oh well, I'm not going to beat myself up for taking a break, its not like this is easy work.
 
Kid A,

Hey bro, good for you! Please remember that there is no schedule here except YOURS. If you need a break, take it. We are all individuals, and if you need a break there isn't a reason in the world why you shouldn't take one.

The key is knowing whether you are or aren't finished with the work you need to do. On that one you just have to be honest with yourself.

Your attitude is spot on bro:

Oh well, I'm not going to beat myself up for taking a break, its not like this is easy work.
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Easy work? I think I missed that one. ;)

Much love,
Larry
 
Kid A - I think that when we take a break, we don't stop working on our issues, we just work on them in a different way.

Sometimes at work, we have problems & no one can identify a solution. I go home, go to sleep & sometimes when I wake up, the answer is there! Not always, but I still go to work, answer or not!

Best wishes ...Rik
 
Kid A,

Taking a break is ok, as long as it is not too long. We all need a rest from time to time. I took a break of about 5 years once, that was way too long and I was starting to regress, not a good thing. My little brother came to my rescue last fall and got me started back on the road to recovery. I thank God for him every day.

Love ya

Darrel
 
You take a break when you need to.

Its your life, your journey. Your driving the car so when you need a rest, pull over, get out and stretch your legs.

I do, sometimes I flood myself with memories and healing, other times I dont address anything for weeks.

Its all about taking control and thats just what your doing.
 
Its all about taking control and thats just what your doing.
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What a great way to look at it. It's like saying this is my recovery and I am the one doing the work. When I am determined to keep going I won't be deterred, and when I need a break I won't be denied that either.

Much love,
Larry
 
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