PROBLEM SOLVING:

Many of us lived in situations where it
wasn't okay to identify, have or talk

about problems.

In recovery, many of us still fear
problems. We may spend more time
reacting to a problem than we do
solving it. We miss the point; we miss
the lesson; we miss the gift. Problems
are a part of life. So are solutions.

A problem doesn't mean life is negative
or horrible. Having a problem doesn't

mean a person is deficient. All people
have problems to work through.

In recovery, we learn to focus on
solving our problems. First, we make
certain the problem is our problem. If it
isn't, our problem is establishing

boundaries. Then we seek the best
solution. This may mean setting a goal,

asking for help, gathering more
information, taking an action, or letting
go.

Recovery does not mean immunity or
exemption from problems; recovery
means learning to face and solve
problems, knowing they will appear
regularly. We can trust our ability to
solve problems, and know we're not
doing it alone. Having problems does
not mean our Higher Power is picking
on us. Some problems are part of life;
others are ours to solve.

Face and solve today's problems.
Don't worry needlessly about
tomorrow's problems, because when
they appear, we'll have the resources
necessary to solve them.

Facing and solving problems –
working through problems with help
from a Higher Power – means we're
living and growing and reaping
benefits.

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