“Recovery is an ongoing process for both the addict and his or her family. In recovery, there is hope. And hope is a wonderful thing.”

- Dean Dauphinais.

Recovery is a journey of determination and commitment. As we set boundaries in our lives to preserve our mental and physical health, there are healthy boundaries and unhealthy boundaries. It's critical to ensure that your family and friends surrounding you are supportive of your recovery process. To do this, you need to set some healthy boundaries in your daily life and relationships.

Practice the following things to implement healthy boundaries:

1. Learn To Say ‘No’:
   You will get invitations to parties and family gatherings, gifts from friends and family. If something feels like it could be a trigger, you can say no. It’s simple and not rude to decline an offer or an invitation if you do not feel comfortable going.
   
   

2. Practice Self-Worth:
   Self-talks are common. Negative self-talk, however, can be detrimental to a recovering individual. Replace all your negative thoughts with positivity and a hopeful heart.
   
   

3. Communicate:
   Stating your feelings and wants is crucial in setting boundaries during your recovery. Being clear and transparent to others about what they should or shouldn't do around you will be helpful to both parties. Try to express your feelings and communicate more often. That way, your family and friends can help more in your recovery journey.

Affirmation:
I’ve made mistakes in the past, and I’m ready to learn from my faults and put them into practice. From today now on, I will continue to work on myself and be better than who I was yesterday.