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Never Stop Trying For Your Sobriety
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One important fact I was ready & worked that program for all it was worth as that program gave me the tools I needed to succeed. If I got anxious I’d go out walking no matter what the weather was out & that helped with my anxiety instead of reaching for a drink. Plus had it hammered into me at that program your sobriety has to come first as without it you have nothing. Just a little something to share today of staying sober.
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@surechamp
Great job. You mention three key words "I was ready". We have to hit bottom and give up, surrender. It sounds a little hokey but AA has it right - admit being powerless (or simply unable to control) drinking and drugging and all the ways our lives and other get messed up. We start saving ourselves by admitting were drowning - and could someone please throw a life preserver.
I started out in sobriety in 2003, got 4.5 years and thought I was cured. First though wrong. It took 3 years to get back. I'm sober 14 plus years now and life is wonderful.
Joe