Again, we all are at different stages of our recovery. The beginning stage was the worst. I had to break the habit of reaching for that drink because that is what I did. I had to learn to cope and handle my emotions and to let go of past pain, anger and resentments. It was so hard to do because like I mentioned above, I wanted to change my life, I was miserable, but I spent most of the time fighting recovery, the concept and the words behind it. It was very counterproductive.
I think that is very common and may be why most people opt out and decide it isn't for them. I believe that they are short changing themselves. If I had not stuck through and endured the discomfort, I would have missed out on all of the benefits. I never would have believed something that I was so resistant to would open the door to a whole new world of opportunities. What a pleasant surprise.