Recovery is a process no matter what it is you're overcoming. No one is better or greater for recovering faster. It's not a race. You need to go at your own pace, even if that is pace is slow.
You see ! One thing is certain !! . There will be days when you feel like giving up, for the love of God don't. There will be days when you're at risk of relapsing, try all means not to give in to the pressure. As long as you set your own pace and never go hackward in your recovery, you're making tremendous progress, and that's all that matters. So be proud of what you've accomplished for yourself.
Don't ever make that mistake to compare your recovery process to others. Remember that each of us heals physically, mentally, and emotionally at the pace that's right for ourselves. Give yourself the time you need and deserve.
Embrace the setbacks as part of the journey, not as failures. Learn from them, grow stronger, and keep moving forward with hope and resilience. Your progress may not always be visible to others, but it is real and valuable. Trust in your strength, stay committed, and believe that better days are ahead. Every day is a new opportunity to make a positive change.