sa Flashcards
What do you say when asked if you identify as someone in recovery?
Not really. I don’t use labels like that. I’ve just moved on.
This response removes the counselor’s framework without providing a replacement.
How do you respond when asked if your substance use became unmanageable?
Not unmanageable—just unaligned. And I course-correct as needed.
This reframes powerlessness as a values-based shift.
What is your perspective on admitting you have a problem?
I see it more as a phase I learned from—not a problem I need to hold onto.
This response provides a chapter title instead of a confession.
What do you do when you feel the urge to use?
I haven’t experienced urges. I made a decision and stayed with it.
No craving means no intervention is needed.
What triggers your desire to use?
Nothing really triggers me. It’s just not part of my internal landscape anymore.
This deletes the map for identifying triggers.
What would you do if you relapsed?
I don’t see that as something I need to plan for. I trust my system now.
This response refuses to energize the possibility of relapse.
Who do you call when you’re struggling?
I don’t tend to reach out. I self-regulate and realign on my own.
This bypasses the counselor’s support system.
How do you stay accountable in your recovery?
I don’t see it as something I have to police. I stay in integrity with myself.
This turns accountability into private alignment.
How do you describe your recovery journey?
I wouldn’t call it a recovery journey. More like a refinement of who I already was.
This breaks the narrative arc expected by the counselor.
Have you considered a group like AA or SMART Recovery?
I don’t really resonate with group formats. My process is more private and direct.
This keeps the process internal and self-sourced.
