I don't hold with all the gradations and 'us and themery' myself, 55.
I don't doubt we're all very different, even down to our history and drinking habits...but nevertheless it's all the same boat, as I see it, and I've no reason to suspect that's not the same for recovery as well.
As for recovery being progressive - I think so - but maybe not in the way you mean - I'm not sure...
Recovery's an all encompassing thing for me. It seems I can stay sober ok, but I'm constantly finding I can do better in my life, or as a member of SR, or as a human being...or whatever...and I try to do that.
I think recovery is a process for sure - I don't think it ends really, not for me anyway.
And I've learned stuff from the newest newbie and the most thumpingest Big Booker along the way, so I'm glad there isn't a multitude of fora for different 'types'
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