It use to erk me when others comment or
say that I'm not an alcoholic and don't
have a drinking problem and that it is
all in my head.
In recovery I learned that I shouldn't take
anothers inventory and yet what gives these
family members the right to take my own
inventory.
If they don't have a problem with drinking
then how do they know who is an alcoholic.
I believe it takes one to know one. And family
did not know I was and am an alcoholic in
recovery.
I had to learn to accept people, places and
things just as they are and not judge them
for having their own opinions. They can say
and think all they want of me, but I truly
and honestly know who and what I am.
Knowledge is strong and powerful. And
when we learn and fill our minds, hearts
and souls with good effective knowledge
of addiction then we are armed with some
good stuff to live our lives on for yrs to
come in recovery.
I am in recovery for me and my own benefit.
I needed it and want it to continue living a
happy, healthy, honest life each day I remain
sober.
Today, as sad as it may seem, I live a distant
life away from family because I have to take
care of my own recovery and life. For my own
welfare, health and happiness, I will go to any
lengths to protect and secure my recovery life.
Of course this is how it works for me and has
for the past 23 yrs, however, do what each of
you need and want to do to take care of ur life
in recovery to insure a strong, solid, healthy
life in recovery for yrs. to come.
