DETACHMENT:

The process of letting go can be
confusing to many of us. When are we
doing too much or trying too hard to
control situations and outcomes? When
are we doing too little? When is what
we're doing an appropriate part of taking

care of ourselves? What is our
responsibility, and what isn't?

These issues can challenge us whether
we've been in recovery ten days or ten

years. Sometimes, we may let go so
much that we neglect responsibility to

ourselves or others. Other times, we
may cross the line from taking care of

ourselves to controlling others and
outcomes.

There is no rule book. But we don't
have to make ourselves crazy; we don't

have to be so afraid. We don't have to
do recovery perfectly. If it feels like we
need to do a particular action, we can do
it. If no action feels timely or inspired,
don't act on the situation.

Having and setting healthy boundaries
– isn't a tidy process. We can give

ourselves permission to experiment, to
make mistakes.

We can talk to people, ask questions
and question ourselves. If there's

something we need to do or learn, it
will become apparent. Lessons don't go

away. If we're not taking care of
ourselves enough, we'll see that. If we
are being too controlling, we'll grow to
understand that too.

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