Recovery Defined

What exactly is recovery? 

 

According to SAMSHA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.”  SAMSHA also identified 4 key components they attribute as necessary to support someone’s recovery: health, home, purpose and community. 

 

When you do a quick Google search for the word recovery, you will find slightly different definition:

1. a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

2. the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost.

Sticks & Stones

 “I’m rubber, you’re glue.  Whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.”

 

“Ignore them and they’ll leave you alone.”

 

“Let it roll off like water off a duck’s back.”

 

“Grow a tougher skin, you need to learn how not to be so sensitive.”

 

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”