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The Fear of Reaching Out

by Jim LaPierre · addiction recovery, addictive thinking, emotional maturity, friends, friendships, growth, peer support, seeking help, shame, support
Keywords: Sun, FearDescription: Two People Standing On Top Of A Rock With The Sun Behind Them, Overcome By Fear.

Shame is an addict’s worst enemy. It leaves us pushing away the very people best poised to help us. Shame is LOUD and it’s amplified by the disease telling us that rejection is inevitable and that trusting others will only lead to heartache.

How Do I Ask for Help?

by Jim LaPierre · asking for help, keep it simple, peer support, seeking help, social anxiety, vulnerability
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Somewhere between shame and fear is this place where unfamiliar steps seem impossible to take. It’s not that they’re difficult to understand. They’re uncomfortable, and so we go looking for softer, gentler ways to get what we need.

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