More Recovery Thoughts and Quotes - September

[MajestyJo]

Thanks again Mary for your daily effort in posting these. They are special to me.

Time for Joy - Book - Quote

Today I am listening to my self-talk with a gentle non-judgemental ear.

It is okay to make mistakes today. I am giving myself positive messages with permission to accept both my victories and defeats.


I was told that just because I make a mistake, doesn't mean I am one. That was the way I thought, and would put myself down.

Alkiespeak - Book - Quote

Being a little bit alcoholic is like being a little bit pregnant. ( And the longer you go, the more it shows. ) - Unknown origin.

Have always loved this. I asked myself, if I am not an alcoholic, what am? I didn't want to hear the answer. I knew I was an addict, I didn't want to wear a label that I had put on my dad who I labelled an alcoholic and my ex-husband. In today, I know I am an alcoholic and they were both drunks. They could have been alcoholics, but it wasn't up to me to take their inventory.