When I went to rehab, I learned the importance of a plan.
I remember one of the counselors made me this promise: I will stay sober if I do the following:
1. Go to an AA meeting the first day I get out and continue daily meetings for at least 90 days
2. Get a sponsor
3. Work the steps
4. Get in service
5. Don't f'ing pick up a drink
I always have a tendency to overcomplicate things, so I needed it broken down for me to the simplest level.
I did all of the above. I also did 6 months of IOP after I got out of inpatient and joined SR.
Currently, I go to about 3 meetings a week. Even though I've been through the steps, I still meet with my sponsor regularly. I am active in service as the secretary for my home group. I also sponsor men and take meetings to rehabs and psych units.
Even though I don't post as much here as I used to in early sobriety, I still read a few threads daily here on SR.
And most importantly, I don't f'ing pick up a drink. Haven't done that in over two years.