Originally Posted by
SWTPEA61 
Anna
I believe it can be not everyone's experience in recovery is the same.
Sure it is part of some people's recovery. Speaking for my own belief on this, when I say relapse doesn't have to be part of recovery, I mean the following:
Saying it is a part of recovery means you are leaving the option to drink again open.
That is a non starter for me- the choice is always on me and not drinking is permanent . Full stop. No matter what, at any cost, too any lengths.
No one ever knows they will get one more chance at sobriety.
So, yes, relapse is common but it is absolutely not necessary. I want to be sober more than I want to drink, period.