I’m an expert at feeling discouraged. That’stypical for someone who is always looking for immediate gratification. When Ifirst got sober, I wanted to fix everything overnight. My emotions, my past, andmy relationships were terribly raw when I removed the cover of alcohol. Whenthings didn’t change fast enough, discouragement crept in, and I consideredgiving up on the whole recovery thing. But discouragement is a reminder thatI’m human and that failure IS a realistic option. When I slide down the slipperyslope of discouragement into self-pity, I’m trying to control too much insteadof surrendering.

As the Daily Reflection today states, thereis a power within me is far greater than any fear before me, but I must acceptmy limitations to unleash hope.

Listen and subscribe wherever you get yourpodcasts and YouTube.

Visit my Etsy shop, Recovery Upcycling. https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryUpcycling

Visit me at ⁠⁠⁠recoverydailypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ oremail me at ⁠rachel@recoverydailypodcast.com⁠.

For more information about vestibulardisorders, visit https://vestibular.org.

#KeepComingBack #RecoveryJourney#OneDayAtATime #SobrietyStruggles #HopeOverFear #TrustTheProcess#HealingTakesTime #RecoveryIsPossible #ProgressNotPerfection #StrengthInSharing