Archive for July 20th, 2008

Where There Is No Forgiveness, Find Resentment and Retaliation

“Without forgiveness life is governed…by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.”
- Roberto Assaglioli

I am well aware of the past harm I have done to myself and others through my addictions or acting out behaviors.  And yet, my illness continues to be a breeding ground for resentment.  I may think others are healthier than me, [...]

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The Mother of all Depressions

For four days, I was unable to get out of bed. I couldn’t eat. I didn’t care about anything. I wanted to die. Really, I found myself hating my life so much that I began to think putting an end to it was the answer. The last time I felt this way was that dreadful [...]

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