What we learn in recovery is to put self first. This doesn’t mean we wall off from all others and become self-seeking people – we just pause and consider our own needs first and then offer service/support to others. We also learn in recovery to not JADE – Justify, Argue, Defend or Explain. We can just say what we mean, mean what we say, and don’t say it mean.
Credit: Iamhere, Miracles In Progress