I Have The Resources To Meet Whatever Life Brings

I have the resources to fill my inner emptiness, to light up the darkness, to turn from disappointment and despair. No one else can do that for me. No relationship, no object, no drug can fill the void that I sometimes feel

As the child of an alcoholic, I approached adulthood feeling that “something” was missing in my life. Coming from an addicted family, I learned to look for the big “fix”– something outside myself that would take care of all pain. This belief does not work for me–particularly in intimate relationships. When I approach relationships thinking that one person will provide me with the”fix” I need to feel whole, I wind up depressed and disappointed.

I am the person in charge of bringing completeness to my life. I know how to seek advice when I need to, and I know that there are no simple “fixes” or magic solutions for complex problems.

I am freed today from yearning for someone or something to “fix” my life. I am confident in my ability to find solutions to my problems, and I have the resources to fill the emptiness in my life.

Today’s Meditation from

Daily Affirmations: For Adult Children of Alcoholics by Rokelle Lerner