Never Stop Trying For Your Sobriety

@surechamp
Thanks for sharing your story. After treatment, the staying sober can be the toughest part.
Would you care to share what helped you stayed sober after In House treatment program?

I will continue to post my recovery later. Thanks for your suggestion.

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.

Congrats on your time guys. For me I needed to get my priorities straight. I needed to be grateful for my roles as a sober husband, father and friend. I poured myself into recovery for fear of relapse. My whole world became based on the principles of AA. I spent a lot of time with my sponsor who took me through the steps, I did a thorough 4th step. I was so grateful to be free. I made a lot of friends in the program and stayed away from my old partying “friends”. My life began to be manageable. Almost seventeen years later I still go to meetings, have a sponsor, have close program friends, who I do a lot with, work the steps and am grateful when I wake up each day sober. One of the best rewards is that my family actually want to be around me. I wish everyone a great day…ODAT! I was told a long time ago that if you want long term sobriety, don’t drink and don’t die! Good luck!

Always love hearing stories of recovery & think & hope gives those out there the courage to keep trying. Never stop trying as you’ll find the right recovery path for you. Could relate to so much you said.

As someone just starting my journey of recovery, I find your post and the responses empowering and encouraging. Your mention of “finding what program works” is also helpful as I have began to join various AA groups and meetings. Your years of sobriety are a great reminder of the hard work and dedication you’ve put forward for your wellbeing and your family. Thank you for your encouraging post and comments!

@jamesmhu If I can do it (one day at a time) anyone can. Nothing happens in the Universe for no reason. There is a synchronicity, and by all rights I should not be alive. I have found it so important to stay as present as possible. I can not think about the future or lament the past (although my mind tries). Connection is also important. Others that understand and nod their heads when I say something that I think no one understands. A.A. saved my life. When I find my self feeling sorry for myself, I try and think of things that I am grateful for. Even in times of hell, which have happened in this journey of 8 years, I did not and do not have to pick up. I was told early on, "even if your ass falls off, do not pick up." Thanks to all who have shared here.

Well said!!!👏👏

@bbranin So important parting from the drinking friends. I had to do that too & some were good people but couldn’t be around that drinking lifestyle anymore & stay sober!

@jamesmhu once you find what works for you to get & stay sober it does get easier the more time that passes to break those old habits. Keep at it & you’ll have long lasting success!