Day 43.

I’ve stopped waking up another peer in the morning and passed this on to another peer, to help this peer get into a morning routine.

7 Peers have left the castle today, all of which I will attempt to stay in contact with.  It’s amazing the effect and impact a community of peers can have on your recovery journey.

My therapist handed me back my relapse prevention letter this morning before the group and said that something is still missing.  He would not tell me what and instead asked me to share in the group and think about it.  I shared this letter and the group descended on me like a pack of sharks!

I am grateful for the group doing this to me as it made me realize that I need to focus on myself and put my recovery first, even if it does mean making big changes in my life.  The group reinforced to me that I have to make a clear recovery plan with boundaries set in place, and what needs to be put in place to minimize the risk of relapse.  I need to take control of my recovery.

My letter to addiction was also handed back to me today, to share in the group tomorrow.  This was fine and did not need any changes.

I had my last aftercare session and set the aftercare plans in place, as well as putting a recovery app on my phone.  It was confirmed I would get 12 sessions with a therapist and 12 sessions of online psychoeducation group therapy.  I am more than happy with this, as these sessions will help me in the early recovery stages.  I have applied these to my weekly recovery plan schedule.

Few more days in the castle, enjoy every moment.