What would Eleanor Roosevelt say about human rights and the world today? Would she be pleased? Or would she chastise us? Probably the latter. The former First Lady was one of several stakeholders worldwide who drafted and signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights over seventy years ago. The very first article is that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” It goes on to give the citizens of this planet equality in every aspect, especially in a court of law. But do we need a piece of paper to give us these rights? Do we need the United Nations and a world government to remind us that we are all born equal and free? Surely not. But then again, maybe we do. When it comes to recovery, people often need a reminder that they deserve recovery, that their life is worth it, that it matters. Addiction is a terrible disease. It’s terminal and full of lies. It will tell you you’re not worth it, that you’re nothing without your addiction. But those are all lies. Continue reading
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