I was born a \u201cnervous person\u201d. Recovery International taught that fate gives some people an unbalanced nervous system. It\u2019s not their fault. Therefore, I no longer indict myself for my nervous systems or my illness. I now feel secure that I can handle life\u2019s problems using Recovery
\nInternational\u2019s tools.<\/p>\n
Despite fears and temper tantrums as a child, I graduated from high school, found a job, got married and started a family. Motherhood aroused fears that I might harm or neglect my baby; these fears persisted through four more children. I was on medication for years.<\/p>\n
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after my children were grown, and I divorced my husband. Over the next few years, I was hospitalized, took various medications and received shock treatments. During one of my \u201cwell\u201d periods, I saw a Recovery International demonstration. So, during my last hospital stay, I decided to attend Recovery meetings after my release. That was three years ago, and I\u2019m still well.<\/p>\n
My children have also benefited from Recovery International. Each day is good for me and I\u2019m proud of myself. I thank Recovery International and the members of my group who were friendly and offered hope in my first days of Recovery International training.
\n\u2013 Tommie <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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