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Old 03-24-2003, 11:59 AM
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Ann
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Cindy

I used to believe the adage that they will only get clean when they do it for themselves, and not for anyone else.

Well, I have met many recoverying alcoholics and addicts, who found recovery because the courts sent them, their bosses gave them an ultimatum, or other "outside" reasons. And once they got there, they were as likely to succeed as the ones who went on their own.

One fellow I know, found AA in jail, and only went because of the free coffee, doughnuts and cigarettes. He has been clean 10 years, because he also found a great sponsor and a wonderful fellowship.

My prayers go out for him and for you, and that he will get the tools he needs to continue his sobriety after the program has been completed.
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