MILESTONES IN RECOVERY pg. 256

  1. We are using resentments, fears, and worries as a means to self-understanding, and not blaming others for our shortcomings.
  2. We are enjoying peace and serenity, trusting that God is guiding our recovery.
  3. We are gaining a healthy sense of self-esteem and accepting responsibility for our own thoughts, feelings, and actions.
  4. We are feeling comfortable with our impulsive nature and learning to use it in positive ways.
  5. We are structuring our lives to combat scattered thinking and disorganization.
  6. We are accepting distractibility as a part of who we are and allowing ourselves extra time in our day for distractions.
  7. We are no longer fearful of others and have stopped isolating ourselves as a way to protect ourselves and escape from others.
  8. We are learning to laugh about our forgetfulness and are finding clues to help us remember where we put things and where we are going.
  9. We are becoming more patient and recognizing that God’s timing is always right.
  10. We are no longer bucking the system; we are learning that we can accomplish more through cooperation than we can through resistance.
  11. We are taking on fewer responsibilities and trying to reduce the number of projects we have going at the same time.
  12. We are using our sense of humor to feel more comfortable in social settings.

(The Twelve Steps: A Guide for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, RPI Publishing, San Diego, CA, 1996 Pg 256 Copied by permission) http://rpipublishing.com/

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