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How to Recover the Person You Were Meant to Be with Paul Churchill

The One You Feed

CHAPTER

Navigating Labels and Self-Acceptance in Recovery Journey

The chapter explores the speaker's journey of recovery, questioning the label of 'alcoholic' and emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance beyond external opinions. It discusses the impact of diagnoses like alcoholism and depression on identity, advocating for a balance between self-reflection and external connections for personal growth. The concept of 'burning the ships' is used as a metaphor for committing fully to the recovery journey by being honest internally and seeking support from others.

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