Self-renewal is the process of reinventing, redefining, and revitalizing yourself. It is a rebirth.
Most people spend a lifetime trying to build up who they are. However, addiction prevents you from working on self-improvement or restoration. It suspends any positive movement forward in life.
Gaining freedom from addiction requires abandoning years of negative perspectives, behaviors, social connections, and a leap of faith into the unknown.
During the process of self-renewal people often fear an imaginary gap between who they once were and who they want to become. Sometimes, people are more afraid of not knowing who they are, than living with addiction.
The foundation of self is about moving forward as a recovered individual by focusing on what you can and will become as well as giving back and promoting the growth of others.