Overview

As we begin the process of recovery, a very effective place to begin is by systematically reflecting upon the events of our past.  The goal of our reflection is to notice how the events and things of our our past relate and connect with our present compulsions and addictions.  While all of us are intimately familiar with the story of our lives, most of us have not examined our past with an eye of relating these events to our present situation.  Our goals is to not only notice the progression of events that led to our addictive choices, but to also discover powerful influences that served to influence us to make bad choices.

Writing Your Personal History

To help you write your personal history, the Purity Project has divided your narrative into ten easy to complete steps.  By dividing it this way, you’ll be able to write just a little at a time until you finish the job.  You enter your work into the online form.  When you are finished, press the submit button.  The Purity Project will send a copy to you and our internet mentor. If you do not wish to send your work to the Purity Project, you are welcome to print off the form and work on your own.  Remember, the more details you provide, the more helpful this assignment will be in assisting you in your quest for self-discovery.

Part 1: Introducing Myself

Part 2: My Childhood Years

Part 3: What it Was Like Being Me

Part 4: My unique and Usual Qualities

Part 5: Descriptions of My Parents

Part 6: My Faith and My Religion

Part 7: My Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups

Part 8: Losses I’ve Suffered

Part 9: My Greatest Challenges

Part 10: My Greatest Dreams

This post was written by teach4him--a member of the Purity Project in Oklahoma City. If you have questions or comments of a personal nature, you may reach him at teach4him@purityproject.com