The Stairs to Recovery

Did you know that changing your thinking and believing that you will be successful is the root of all successful change?

“As long as you’re going to be thinking anyway, THINK BIG.” Donald Trump 

Get a Support System 

There are a lot of online support groups for recovering from a problem. The first thing that you need to realize, no matter how strong you think you are, if you have a severe problem, you need to allow others to help you. 

Yes, you may have been hurt. Yes, your experiences may cause you to distrust. However, whatever problem you have, the chances are you were feeling helpless or alone in the first place. Now, you don’t have to be alone, and you can learn and grow so much with a support group. 

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” Emily Kimbrough 

If a support group does not fit in with what you feel you need, then consider choosing one person that you do know and trust. 

Make a list of all the people you know. People you work with, family, friends, teachers, an online friend. Now, cross out the people who will not be helpful. These would be people who are not too concerned with the problems you face. Next cross out those you know you can’t trust. 

Now, start putting check marks on your list of those you trust. 

If you don’t trust anyone, then put a check mark next to people you think you might be able to trust. 

Build your own support group, even if you have to do it one person at a time, until you have what you need. You don’t have to be alone. You don’t have to be brave, tough and super strong. There is no shame in asking for help. People love to help; give them a chance to help you.