Question: what are the characteristics of a recovery?
Answer: We are able to speak with phrases such as: I don't know. ... 
We are able to say: I hurt. ... 
We accept that others need not always be happy. ... 
We believe that many people can do all or most of what we do - as well as we can, or better.
We know that others have limits. ... 
We respect our body instead of fighting it.