June 11, 2019
I have an issue with the concept of being “clean” which infers being there is a state of being “dirty.”
I am grateful I am clean, as in not using, but referring to my past as dirty is problematic.
“Dirty” is loaded with shame and judgement.
I feel nothing but sorrow and compassion for Chris the addict. That has allowed me to begin forgiving myself.
I was not dirty, I was lost, in pain, and suffering alone by choice.
Not dirty.
We need to be compassionate with ourselves and not judgemental.
