In the journey of recovery, one of the hardest battles is often the one we fight within our own minds. We become experts at dissecting our past, criticizing our choices, and cataloging our perceived flaws. This fragmented view of ourselves — seeing only the "addict," the "mistake," or the "failure", can keep us stuck. But what if there a more complete way to see ourselves? What if this view could allow us to offer ourselves and those around us more acceptance, understanding and compassion? This is the essence of a holistic perspective.