Differentiation is about holding onto yourself despite your emotional state; being aware of your emotions while taking the time to fully understand why or what you are feeling, enabling yourself to react to a situation properly while regulating the emotions you feel in a positive way.

When I think of being of service it brings to mind how important it is to give back to the addict who is still suffering, and more than that to give back to anyone who needs help.

In my addiction, I lost the value of service in my life. Now that I have almost 1-year of sobriety I have a plan to help others who struggle with addiction. I don’t have much, but that doesn’t matter, I can still help and I’ve dedicated my life to doing so.