What does independence mean to you?

For those in recovery, Independence Day holds special significance — for reasons more than one.

The Quest for Freedom

Each year on 15th August, Indians across the country gather to celebrate the anniversary of our independence from britishers, which was cemented by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on 15th August, 1947. This historic milestone signified the birth of a new nation founded upon the pillars of freedom, justice, and equality — or, in the words of the Declaration, the inalienable right of every human being to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”.

But beyond the barbecues, fireworks and festivities, Independence Day symbolizes the struggle and triumph of freedom over oppression, of liberty over subjugation. The similarity to the battle of addiction and the lifelong journey of recovery is too great to ignore.

What is Freedom?

“Freedom” is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “… a: the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action. b: liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another: independence.”

Freedom means the unhindered ability to choose — to choose the things that you really want, things that will allow you to live a life of genuine and lasting happiness. There is no bondage greater than addiction, and there is no freedom greater than recovery.

Individuals on the path to recovery are struggling to gain freedom from the shackles of addiction, past trauma, and/ or mental illness. Each day, they battle with all their might to win back their mind, body and spirit from the destructive forces that claimed them. Like the bold colonists of yore, these individuals recognize the need for change and take action to make that change happen.

Courage to Change

Breaking free is not a painless process; young India faced severe repercussions from the most powerful empire on Earth because of their desire for freedom. So too, those breaking free from addiction must summon the courage to overcome the countless obstacles — both internal and external — that stand in the way of recovery. Their own demons, past traumas, social pressures, family dynamics, legal and financial troubles… The adversity facing them is tremendous, but these brave souls battle on as they work towards their goal. The powerful commitment, courage, and grit they display is truly inspiring.

The Power of Community

Recovery, too, is impossible without community, without unyielding support from those who love and understand us and have stood in our shoes. Sharing experiences, offering encouragement, and providing accountability are all powerful tools in our recovery journey, allowing the collective strength of our community to carry us when we are weak. In recovery more than anywhere else, the whole is so much greater than the sum of its parts.

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