Return Is a Choice: Don’t Bullshit Yourself
When life’s a wreck, we still get to choose. Recovery doesn’t reset—it waits. This one’s about returning, honesty, and the gritty grace that says: come back anyway.
There’s a difference between abstinence and recovery.
Abstinence can be reset. One bite, one binge, one “eff it” moment—and you’re back to day zero.
But recovery?
Recovery doesn’t reset.
Recovery doesn’t vanish.
Recovery doesn’t walk away.
Recovery waits.
And all we have to do is return.
When the wheels fall off.
When the shame creeps in.
When the ego gets loud.
When the scale screams.
When we’re proud.
When we’re pissed.
When we don’t even care anymore.
We return.
And the thing about returning is—it only works if you’re honest.
If you’re not ready to live in recovery, say so.
Say it out loud.
Say it in the mirror.
Say it to your sponsor.
Say it to God.
But don’t bullshit yourself.
Recovery isn’t a slogan.
It isn’t about performance.
It’s about choice.
Choosing honesty over image.
Surrender over control.
Growth over comfort.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s not even about being abstinent every day.
It’s about being willing to come back.
To return.
To face the truth.
To try again.
To choose life.
Every single day—even when life is a complete shit show.
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FRIDAY = GRACE
If you’re breathing, you’ve got grace.
If you’re reading this, you’ve got a choice.
If you want to live in recovery—return.
If you’re not ready—own it. That’s honest too.
Just know: every time you return…
Recovery welcomes you like you never left.
Not because you earned it.
But because grace doesn’t keep score.
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Today’s Return Question:
Are you ready to live in recovery? Yes or No.
No fluff. No lies. Just truth.
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God, I’ve danced with denial, lied to my face, and hid behind half-measures. But I’m here again, empty-handed and open-hearted. If recovery is a doorway, let me walk through. If it’s a fire, let me burn clean. If it’s a whisper, let me hear. Just help me say yes—with my actions, not just my mouth. Amen.
Love Ya’ll,
DeeBo