A few years back I vehemently professed to a friend that I’d never want a partner in recovery because one person with my issues was enough and I didn’t ever want to live with that threat of relapse in the life of someone I loved anymore than I already did with my family. Despite my plans, God saw it fit to plunk me down with such a partner and the funny thing is… I don’t ever really feel afraid of her relapsing and our lives falling apart because I believe in her recovery and its foundation. And in all honesty, I can’t even imagine having a partner who wasn’t in recovery! I’ve been blessed to have found a partner today who encourages my growth and recovery in the most amazing ways. While I know that the things I do for my recovery are just that… things I do for MY recovery & thus I’d do them with or without my partner in my life; still there’s a huge part of me that feels like I never couldn’t hold up my end of the bargain and show up for my recovery in these ways on a daily basis, without the support of my partner… everyday.
The Journey of Recovery with My Partner.
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