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Hello
Well I think it may be my HP working today because I really needed to read this thread - everyone has so many good positive insightful tools to be shared! Needhappiness, I am approaching 5 yrs clean and sober on Nov 1/09. I have not entered treatment or a NA room in that time period - BUT - I do read the literature daily and have worked the steps to the best of my ability on my own. I am an addict - there isn't a doubt in my mind. I cannot say that your BF does or does not need a program to succeed. I can share what happens to me though if I "sway" from my own recovery. My thought process changes - it's that simple! I can only peak for myself but this has been the most challenging part of my recovery. What gets me back on track is the literature - BUT - I can tell you that I have been exploring my reasoning for NOT going to a meeting lately and this thread has proven that meetings DO HELP those who need them. The main thing that stops me is simply fear (for my family and profession) and I will post another thread to get more feedback on that later.
I hope this helps you - If your BF isn't oppose to reading the books I would suggest at least that much - to keep him grounded through the stormy weather of recovery - cause it can get really nasty at times (for me at least)!
Best of luck
xx
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