My honest confession:
I am very thankful for the recovery and the relapse in my life.
I am very grateful for the many defeats that I have.
They help me to appreciate the life that I have now.
Otherwise, I would simply forget what it was like and why I should not relapse.
Defeat and relapse help me to remember what my life used to be like
It was painful, dark and hopeless at that time.
My defeat and relapse in recovery have turn me into a better person than I used to be.
My defeat and relapse in recovery have help me grow as a person
My defeat makes me remember why I should not use substance and behaviour to feel good. There are so many other ways to feel good such as helping others, keeping pets and plants, play sports, listening to songs, read and pray.
This new life has given me hope.