Originally Posted by coldfusion
Your profile gives a 2010 sobriety date--so you didn't drink the whole time you were in AA?
Coldfusion...below is from the OP:
Originally Posted by LaVallette
For the 2 years I was there, I couldn’t stay sober more than 2 weeks at a time.
Hi LV, so glad you have decided to change your life and quit for good.
Thank you for sharing. I related to a lot of what you wrote. I'm glad you pointed out your faith, because I think it's important for people to understand that a secular approach to quitting DOES NOT necessarily mean one has to have secular beliefs. In fact, it is my understanding that the author of RR is a religious man. But when you understand the AVRT paradigm, you understand why his religious views (or anyone else's) need not be a factor in ending addiction.
Also, many Christians experience problems with the "God of your understanding " concept because, in fact, if you are Christian, God is not up for personal interpretation.
Again, glad you're here. Feels so good to be free, doesn't it?