Originally Posted by
Hiddenbottles 
How does one maintain momentum past the early days, how do you remember these feelings? I've tried writing before - but i never go back to read it, or just ignore it because i dont feel those feelings after a few days.
quite a few keep reading what they wrote and don't try to ignore the elephant in the room.
the main thing,imo, that works for people to get and stay sober is diligence.
my past is the most valuable possession I have. it reminds me how well everything I did before I surrendered didn't work to help me stop drinking. it reminds me how much gloom,dispair, and agoiny there truly was. it reminds me theres nothing a drink will help.
it reminds me how awesome and valuable my recovery is.