for those of you struggling with repeating patterns breakup

[sweetharmony]

This poem is helping me to realize that although I continue to repeat the same dysfunctional patterns in relationships, I can get out of that. It's a struggle and I continue to sabatage what could be a great relationship. but I must take another path.

 

An autobiography in five short chapters by Portia Nelson

1. I walk down the street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I fall in.

I am lost… I am hopeless.

It isn’t my fault.

It takes forever to find a way out.

2. I walk down the same street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I pretend I don’t see it.

I fall in again.

I can’t believe I’m in the same place.

But it isn’t my fault.

It still takes a long time to get out.

3. I walk down the same street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I see it is there.

I still fall in… it’s a habit.

My eyes are open.

I know where I am.

It is my fault.

I get out immediately.

4. I walk down the same street.

There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.

I walk around it.

5. I walk down another street.

[orillia]

I love this. I'm in the same position as you. I keep finding myself going after unavailable men. Do you mind if I use this? I was going to repost it on a social networking site but I'd totally give you credit.

[sweetharmony]

I did not write this. It is written by Portia Nelson so feel free to share and attribute to her. It is a somewhat known poem that I came accross and wanted to share as it helps me to not feel so alone and provides a sense of hope.

[misssmithviii]

I heard this poem in rehab - and it's an inspiration to people with addiction. I saw it work wonders ^_^