Avoidance Patterns

Read the Avoidance Pattern, then click on the downward arrow to read the corresponding Recovery Pattern.

Image of a woman running in a garden, her back is turned away.
  • In Recovery….I act in ways that encourage loving and healthy responses from others.

  • In Recovery….I keep an open mind and accept others as they are.

  • In Recovery….I engage in emotional, physical, or sexual intimacy when it is healthy and appropriate for me.

  • In Recovery….I practice my recovery to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships.

  • In Recovery….I use direct and straightforward communication to resolve conflicts and deal appropriately with confrontations.

  • In Recovery….When I use the tools of recovery, I am able to develop and maintain healthy relationships of my choosing.

  • In Recovery….I embrace my own vulnerability by trusting and honoring my feelings and needs.

  • In Recovery…. welcome close relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.

  • In Recovery….I believe in and trust a power greater than myself. I willingly surrender my self-will to my Higher Power.

  • In Recovery….I honor my authentic emotions and share them when appropriate.

  • In Recovery….I freely engage in expressions of appreciation toward others.

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