Old 03-16-2014, 08:27 PM
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Eddiebuckle
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To each his own, but the idea of paying someone to be a sober companion seems like a well intentioned but ill conceived alternative to directly seeking help and doing the work that recovery entails. Paying someone for a service inevitably gives the payer power in the relationship. In early recovery the illusion of power, whether explicitly or subconsciously wielded, is a detriment to acceptance. Without acceptance the odds of long term sobriety and sanity are pretty slim in my experience.

At some point in time, every recovering alcoholic or addict has to commit to being personally responsible for his sobriety and be willing to do whatever is necessary to maintain it. A sober companion may be of some value and comfort for a short period of time, but sooner or later the training wheels have to come off. What does your AH plan to do for the next 30 days to make that a reality?
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