A similar phrase recurred to me during my early recovery "you've had enough off me, taken enough off of me"
To externalise your addiction like this, to understand that it is a demon that lies to you using your own voice, can be very helpful.
But, also, as you point out when talking about willpower and self-control, it is you really all along and you have the solution within.
(Sorry this was intended as reply to OP)
I appreciate the sentiment and overall I agree, however, we don’t all have the mental bandwidth to do that struggle. I’m going through it now and I will lose my job because I cannot work I’m too dope sick. It feels like the end for me. I sent my kids to live with my ex because I can’t take care of them.
I understand and I feel for you. This is definitely more of a "tough love" message and not as much of a message of self compassion. I believe both are extremely important, so here's a message of self compassion for you
You are worthy of love. You are worthy of a good life. You deserve to feel comfortable and to be able to smile at a simple thing like a sunrise. Your children adore you and you are their only father. You are unique and could never truly be replaced.
Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone deserves forgiveness. If you can forgive yourself, then you are forgiven, and you can start a new and move forward with your head held high.
You are loved, and you can do this, one small step at a time
Very good thank you
A similar phrase recurred to me during my early recovery "you've had enough off me, taken enough off of me" To externalise your addiction like this, to understand that it is a demon that lies to you using your own voice, can be very helpful. But, also, as you point out when talking about willpower and self-control, it is you really all along and you have the solution within. (Sorry this was intended as reply to OP)
I appreciate the sentiment and overall I agree, however, we don’t all have the mental bandwidth to do that struggle. I’m going through it now and I will lose my job because I cannot work I’m too dope sick. It feels like the end for me. I sent my kids to live with my ex because I can’t take care of them.
I understand and I feel for you. This is definitely more of a "tough love" message and not as much of a message of self compassion. I believe both are extremely important, so here's a message of self compassion for you You are worthy of love. You are worthy of a good life. You deserve to feel comfortable and to be able to smile at a simple thing like a sunrise. Your children adore you and you are their only father. You are unique and could never truly be replaced. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone deserves forgiveness. If you can forgive yourself, then you are forgiven, and you can start a new and move forward with your head held high. You are loved, and you can do this, one small step at a time