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Originally Posted by brookwest
I have never "renounced" my former self, in 12 step recovery or otherwise. I feel sometimes, when I listen to people who share stories at gatherings, that they hate, very much, themselves prior to the 12 steps in recovery. I feel pressured to do this, though I doubt it happens because anyone intends it. I share my experiences with how I arrived in recovery, why I stayed and how it has helped.
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I've never rejected any of whom I've ever been--not in AA 12-step work or anywhere, though I've seen it happen.
I think you must have come through a very different experience than I. I'm glad we've both made it here.
Roadie