Acquiring the Skill of Compassion in Recovery
Compassion isn’t usually an ability we possess, especially for those who have experienced addiction. Sadly, addiction involves feelings of self-hatred and behaviors that are self-destructive. Addiction usually involves denial of your feelings, hurting yourself when you’re upset, and/or hurting others. On the other hand, compassion asks for opposite feelings, such as love, understanding, and self-care. Compassion is the experience of …