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Addiction & Recovery

Arkansas Granny

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1. So much unhappiness and self-hate comes from dwelling on mistakes and bad decisions in the past.

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 11:11 AM

Apr 2021

The past may be someplace to visit, but you can't live there. Don't beat yourself up over what you can't change. Learn from it and move forward with your life.

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You Can't Change The Past.... [View all] Stuart G Apr 2021 OP

So much unhappiness and self-hate comes from dwelling on mistakes and bad decisions in the past. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #1

Well said..Thank You for your input and ideas. K and R your post.... Stuart G Apr 2021 #2

I remember about 10 years ago Bristlecone Apr 2021 #3

Thank You very much for your post..ODAAT..never seen that before-short for "One Day At A Time". Stuart G Apr 2021 #4

I use medicine for my addiction alcoholism Duncanpup Apr 2021 #5

Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be. bif Apr 2021 #6