what keeps me humble, maybe it's even a bonus of sorts, is as a now former crack addict, on top of everything else, I am especially attuned to the FACT that I am exactly ONE bad decision away from going back there, slathering dope fiend clutching the pipe. it really isn't a good look!
but also, my partner in crime, is also a former crack addict. I can't keep him from using but I sure as hell can make sure our lives don't slip and slide on that slope that leads to destruction. I can foster a healthy environment for ME that benefits him as well. I can in fact ENABLE us to be successful in our recovery.