I have been clean and sober for 11 years, recovering from my schizophrenia for 10 years and am presently recovering from obsessive compulsive disorder. I personally believe that the reason for all my pain, suffering, torture, and torment was so that I can empathize with others and try to be of help. In the past I firmly believed that the only way others can recover is to follow the same path that I have followed. That is not true. Recovery is a personal thing. Everyone has to find their own methods to follow in their own personal recovery. The eye of my understanding has been opened. I can truly empathize with others but when I try to help people I need to help them find their own way in recovery. My personal methods I use might not work for someone else. I need to keep an open mind and help guide others into their own methods they use to find recovery.
My eyes have truly been opened. Now I can be more effective in trying to help my fellow consumers, addicts, and alcoholics. I need to research different treatment options and use those options to help others. My way isn't the only way. I have been living in the darkness but now the true light now shineth. My purpose in life is to be a beacon to help light up the path for others. I perceive myself as a lighthouse shining the light to help guide the ships into the harbor safely.
Good luck in your own recovery
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