Brian J. Clark Blog | Forgiving Myself Took Longer Than Getting Clean
A short Brian J. Clark Blog speaking on being hard on myself for the mistakes I've made in the past during my addiction. Mental Health • Recovery • Self Improvement
MENTAL HEALTHRECOVERYSELF IMPROVEMENT
Brian J. Clark
6/15/20251 min read
Getting clean is hard. Staying clean is an everyday struggle.
But forgiving myself for things I've done while I was using? — That was a different battle.
I had to face the wreckage I caused and sit with it — the lies, the hurt, the guilt, the shame, the depression, the damaged relationships and all the wasted time.
Over time, I realized I can’t punish my way into peace. I had to understand, accept and forgive who I used to be and learn to love who I’m becoming. That’s how forgiveness begins.
Self-forgiveness isn’t an excuse....
It’s a bridge — and I’m still crossing it.
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