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I Am Responsible

July 28, 2010
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I Am Responsible

It’s occurred to me, in the time and space since my post yesterday, that it may appear as if I believe I am a victim of the relationship I was involved in, and that I blame this relationship for perpetuating my illness. I do not. I am responsible for everything that occurs in my life, including my current heartache and my current health. If I’m going to get real with myself, if I’m going to be really, unflinchingly honest, then I need to admit that I knew everything I needed to know before I...

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Take Responsibility

March 9, 2010
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Take Responsibility

It’s not your fault, but you are responsible. You’re not to blame, but you are responsible. Don’t be ashamed. Do be responsible. Sometimes people think I’m blaming them for being sick. They are mistaken. I don’t assign blame but I do require responsibility. There is no position more empowering than taking responsibility for your life and your illness. It’s the first step in getting well. When you play the victim role, you have no control. If you’re a victim, things can only happen to you. When you take responsibility, you literally become response-able. You...

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The Physician's Role

November 22, 2009
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The Physician's Role

From the book Light Emerging: The Journey of Personal Healing by Barbara Ann Brennan: An untreatable diagnosis is a statement about the medical system, not the patient. If given as a statement about the patient’s condition, it puts patients at a distinct disadvantage in their healing process. It leaves little if any room for the creative process of healing to come forth from the patient. It leaves no room for alternative care systems. It is far better when a physician says “I have done all I can for you. I am, at this time,...

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