Anvilhead hit the nail on the head...
What has helped me alot is meeting "REAL RECOVERED ALCOHOLICS"
I have a male friend, who use to be the most "WILDEST" man anyone
could have ever met...
He has been in a Christain based recovery program
for 1 year now and I all I can say is..."WOW"
He hasnt changed 100% - he has changed 500%...
I asked him, what has made such a big difference in you, compared to my AH
that just spent $10 grand in rehab.
He told me a spiritual story of how he see's who is the Black Dog & the White Dog.
And which one is HIS master now!!
He said, if you think about it on a spiritual level, it will help you understand
why 2 forces keep on fighting each other..Why you cant see eye to eye.
6 Months sober....What do most recovered alcoholics tell you for a good recovery time?
Isnt it closer to 12/18 months, when they begin to really get it..
"IF" he is actually working the steps.
Mine can quote & read the blue book real good..
But does he actually work it? (no) -
Could be denial on your part, like it was mine...
Keep Up The Good Work...Your "AWESOME"...no matter what he says...LOL