Alexandra Ringer
Nov 6 · 3 min read

A Recovery Reminder

In the journey of recovery from a toxic and codependent relationship, it can be uncanny how you are unexpectedly faced with new parts to address. One second you think you’re “healed”, “cured”, “done” and the next you’re reminded how this is a lifelong journey and how many lessons there are to be learned and reminded of constantly.

I was reminded of this when I woke to a dream that turned into a lesson, a reminder, to check in with myself — the most basic step in this journey that I had forgotten.

The dream was about my ex. It was unlike any others I have had since becoming aware of…

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