Addiction, a Poem

Writing poetry is a joy and passion I have had as long as I remember. It helps me wrap my head around concepts as the words come through me. The last few months I have seen so many of my clients be so hard on themselves. These times are truly like no other and boy can it be tempting to numb, self soothe and try to find peace ANY way possible. That is the reason I created my new free e-course and also the reason this latest poem came to be. I wanted to share it in case its words offer peace to anyone that can use some right now.?

PLEASE be kind to yourself if you are battling some addiction… beating yourself up will not make it any easier to stop a self sabotaging habit. After my poem I have listed 2 resources - my free class and another amazing resource I am involved in Self Worth Now - in case you can use a little guidance and help through this time. Sending much love and PLEASE if you need more help - seek it out - you are never alone. There are always resources and people that can help.?

Addiction - by Jenny 4-24-2024

Addiction gets so judged

When it truly is self soothing -

We are doing the best we can.

Often we have adapted?

Coping mechanisms

Self sabotage was NOT the plan.

Addictions have negative connotations

Focusing on the habits we cling to

That distract, fill a void, or numb

Usually causes more

Negative self talk

Can leave us saying we feel dumb.

But there is no use or help

In sitting in?

Guilt, blame and shame.

It is in recognizing

Why we CHOSE these behaviors

Finding emotions we can name.

No one feels good

In self-sabotage mode

And not living in their power.

Doing this habit or behavior

Brings some kind of calm or peace

When life feels overwhelming and sour.

We have all witnessed others

Struggle with addictions.

Sometimes it takes help to move forward.

Knowing we are worthy

Gives us freedom?

Clarity on what we WANT to move toward.?

The type of addiction we choose

Should not be judged by another

Each person has their own vice.

It would be so wonderful

If this was commonly recognized

If everyone decided to be nice.

Addictions can be shopping,?

Watching videos, our phones,

doing drugs or excessive drink.

Each has their own reasons and?

Trauma behind it

And needs a compassionate think.

When did you begin this behavior?

What is the root cause?

What is it you are needing?

Turning inward to?

Find these answers

Can stop the unnecessary bleeding.

Once we locate that emotion

We can show self compassion

Love ourselves for what we’ve been through.

We can ask how we can access that?

Lacking emotion in a healthier way

Find help and confidence to begin anew.

Are there conscious choices

We can make

When that need, emotion or trigger comes up?

How can we notice,?

refocus, refuel,?

Make a commitment to fill our own cup?

Gentleness is required.

We would not hurt

A loved one in pain.

We can decide to

Offer ourselves kindness and a new action

Knowing we have so much to gain.

In acknowledging our pain

Working through it

Allowing ourselves to grow

We can heal

Make healthier choices

Discover a new kind of flow.

There might be times

We go backward

Life is not a straight line

But as long as we?

Acknowledge this dance?

We will honestly be just fine.?

We can celebrate each time

We choose love

And make a better choice.

We have retrained our brain

Can live from a healed space

That is a reason to rejoice!?

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