Accept Yourself

Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better. ~ Flannery O'Connor

You find the rooms of Recovery,
begin to work the Steps,
find yourself improving,
hear others telling you
you've changed.
Physical Recovery begins,
just happening,
no real effort.
You've found the path.
you're here forever.
Then you stumble,
try to hold on,
berate yourself,
claim guilt.
But why?
You've come so far.
You've changed so much.
Relax. Have faith.
Accepting oneself
does not preclude
an attempt to become better,
to continue to grow.