Battle Tested

Recovery Unbroken

Battle Tested!

They don't describe those who ran and hid from the enemy as "battle tested". The very definition is "having experienced and been toughened by battle". In addiction we deal with battles in our jobs, families, socially, and physically but so does everyone. What is specific to those who struggle with drugs or alcohol is the battle is waged by another area of our own brain. Is there a more formidable opponent than the devil's advocate on your shoulder doing pushups and reading the "how to" guide on relapse? Saying no to that is battle tested. 

This lays out just why each sober day matters. Because each day you said no, you won that day. A battle occured and addiction lost. So if you're triggered right now, and fighting through this 60 minute craving, just know that when you bend down and pick up the pieces of this day, it all fits together when you don't drink. Don't run, don't hide, use your tools and don't let fear guide you. Fear is afraid for the day you stop running and turn around to confront it. What's chasing you is not the great experiences you had when you were younger. It's your pain, trauma and regret, lonely and wanting your attention. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing. 

Community in recovery is so important because it validates our experiences, we are heard about scars and we're open to healing together. I'm inspired each day to simply have the opportunity to share what I've been through and much of my peace and acceptance of it has come as a result of others in Recovery Unbroken and the safe stigma-free space we have to be authentic.