Why Recovery Is “An Inside Job”

And how to do “the work”

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Have you ever been “sick and tired of being sick and tired?” I know I was.

The world of recovery is full of catch phrases — some of which can feel superficial, empty or cliché. Maybe you’ve heard recovery described as “an inside job” before. Early in my recovery, therapists and counselors mentioned this over and over, but I never really knew…