A few months ago I fell and injured my back and knee. Recovery has been a frustrating teeter-tottering battle, with some days I feel great, while other days I can barely walk, sit or stand without being in pain.

The last couple of days have been difficult and I found myself in pain, but pretending that everything was ok.

By doing this, I did not take care of my own needs, and I didn’t allow others to help me (codependency 🤦🏽‍♀️) which only made my pain worse.

My sponsor in celebrate recovery once asked me, “what’s the next right thing?”

The next right thing I did, was to be honest with my feelings, ask for help, rest, take things moment by moment (stay present) do Breathwork to help calm my nervous system and stay prayerful.

I am grateful for self-care.🩷

– denise marie

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12