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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