REBELS
Some people never grow up — they just grow old.
~ Anonymous
As a group, most of us were rebellious and defiant. We lived for excitement, kicks, and highs. We liked living “on the edge.” We were outlaws from society. The fast lane wasn’t fast enough. We weren’t satisfied with getting high or too high; we wanted to be way too nigh. “Live fast, die young,” was our motto.
For many of us, “acting out” got us in trouble with authority. We didn’t like authority figures, or anyone who tried to influence our behavior. In recovery, we have learned that our rebellious attitude and behavior was just a sign of immaturity. We became aware that our defiance and grandiosity had no place in recovery. Now we cooperate with life. We aren’t banging our heads against walls anymore.
I have come to see my rebellion as having no place in my recovery. I don’t want to be an outlaw anymore.
©1990 by Anonymous, Published by Hazelden
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