I-S-M
I…Self…Me.
This acronym is extremely important as it provides very strong insight into addiction as well as recovery.
In our active addiction, we are selfish and self-centered. We put ourselves first because we are focused on our drug of choice and we don’t have time to think of anyone else.
When many of us enter recovery, we still believe we can work our own program, despite the fact that it was our program that got us into trouble in the first place
The program of recovery is not an I program but a WE program.
In 12-step programs, another common acronym is ‘I Sponsor Myself’.
This is built on the same thinking.
Whatever program we are working, it is critical to understand that we do not get sober by ourselves.
The recovery program works by identifying with others and understanding that we are not alone and there are people who share our common bond.
This bond creates unity and in unity there is strength.
By ourselves, we have no power over addiction. It is through working with others and turning to a power greater than us that we are able to get better.
Whether that power is God, or the fellowship around us, does not matter.
Alone, we are powerless. Together, there is nothing we can’t accomplish.
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With Love, Loosid 
