By choosing recovery and risking to be real, we set the healthy boundaries that say, "I am in charge of my recovery and my life, and no one else on this Earth is.

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Our life is our own to live, but where do we draw the line? We all know that life is full of risks, but how far do we let our addiction control us? How many times will we take a risk before we say, “Enough!”? Proving to ourselves and others that we are in control of our recovery and our lives is the best way to set healthy boundaries.

Source: Boundaries And Relationships, Knowing, Protecting And Enjoying The Self

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