1 month is a "big deal" because there is no way an
alcoholic is suppose to stay sober that long much
less one day....however when we practice the
principles of recovery set down before us on a
daily bases then there is a "real" chance we can
stay sober that day....
When my family did an intervention on me back in
Aug. 90 I was sent to rehab (a controlled inviroment)
for 28 days where i picked up the tools and knowledge of
recovery to help me stay sober when i returned home.
While i was in rehab my husband, who is a "normie" who
has no problems with drinking.....removed all the temptations
of alcohol that was in our house.....he did that for me
out of respect...and i very much appreciated that....
From there on it was my RESPONSIBILITY to work the
program of AA to the best of my ability....
And i did.....i took the suggestions others shared with
me seriously as my life depended on it....I stayed away
from people places and things that would remind me
of drinking....
And i tried to not place myself in situation that would
make me feel uncomfortable because MY SOBRIETY
IS STILL THAT IMPORTANT TO ME....
That first yr is a challange, but from what i recall,
i went to many meetings and I LISTENED and I ABSORBED
what i heard......taling what i needed that day to stay
sober and leaving the rest....
Today some 17 yrs later i still practice the principles
of recovery in my life as MY LIFE CONTINUES TO DEPENDs
ON IT.
My soul purpose in life today is to stay sober and help
the next recoverying alcoholic stay sober my sharing my
own experiences, strengths and hopes with them to
help them achieve sobriety.
And thats the way it works for me.
Thanks for letting me share.