Originally Posted by Dee74

As far as a time when you can feel secure...

I went into recovery knowing I had to succeed, it was this - or death. So I worked hard and kept working.

Not staying sober was not an option.
I think that's the mindset you need to have.

I'm still working on my recovery - not in a 'oh god this is something I have to do' way but because I like me and I like my life, I worked hard for it, and staying sober helps me keep all that.

thats the best security of all I think
D