ABSTRACT
You were involved in a long-term committed relationship with your compulsive behavior, and now is the time to break up with it once and for all. By choosing to end this depleting relationship, you’ll make room for endless possibilities such as renewed relationships, rediscovered interests, and reclaimed vitality. Acknowledging and letting go of self-destructive behaviors and fantasies creates a new beginning for deeper connection and meaning. As you grieve the layers of loss, you’ll learn to live your life more fully. As you mourn the wasted years, you will discover new-found time, energy, and spirit that naturally emerges. Accepting loss as a natural aspect of recovery will help you learn to live with it rather than buying into the myth of getting over it.
