I Didn't Do That, Yet

"Yet": this word is a crucial one to bear in mind as a person recovering from addiction. Often, an individual new to recovery and Twelve Step meetings will tend to have an internal reaction to the sharing of drinking and drugging experiences by others at meetings, namely, to say "I didn't do that." For example, you may have that internal response to someone sharing about having been convicted of a DUI, having lost a relationship, or having lost a job. The point to keep in mind is that you have not had that experience "YET." If you were to keep on using, you could very well have the experience you are reacting to; so, adding the word "yet" may help you to identify in, not out.