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Grex > Recovery > #12: An objective grounding: Non-addicts in recovery | |
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jaklumen
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An objective grounding: Non-addicts in recovery
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May 13 03:36 UTC 2002 |
As mentioned in item:3, void went the DIY route because there was a
tendency for people in recovery groups to replace one addiction for
another. That may be an inherent weakness in recovery groups: they
are not always safe havens from addiction.
I am in at least one support group where we have a facilitator that is
not a struggler as the rest of the members are. I think this person
serves as a grounding anchor, a role model, and a connection to
sobriety, healing, and ultimate recovery.
For us, it is an ecclestiastical leader, but the role can be filled by
any spiritual leader, counselor, therapist, etc.
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jaklumen
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response 1 of 5:
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Jul 5 08:07 UTC 2002 |
Ultimately, there should be somewhat of a bridge out of the recovery
group, because the risk of possible insularity is dangerous. I'm not
saying that recovered individuals don't have a positive role in a
support group, but I think having an understanding, supportive, non-
addict as a facilitator can be a strong link to the outside world. A
reintegration of sorts is healthy, because I think stripping the addict
label eventually is the goal.
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cmcgee
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response 2 of 5:
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Jul 5 12:01 UTC 2002 |
I'm curious. None of the support groups I've been in have ever had a
facilitator. That sounds more like group therapy than a support group.
YMMV.
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void
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response 3 of 5:
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Jul 5 14:13 UTC 2002 |
Actually, remembering that you are an addict is the goal. Addiction
never goes away, but you can disallow yourself to self-destruct in the
manner of your addiction.
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jaklumen
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response 4 of 5:
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Jul 6 10:26 UTC 2002 |
Well, I didn't mean to split hairs.. what I was trying to say that I
can realize I'm an addict, but that I need not let it ultimately define
me.
resp:2 You're probably right.
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void
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response 5 of 5:
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Jul 7 14:41 UTC 2002 |
re #4, the first part: I'll go along with that wholeheartedly.
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