Originally Posted by
AmbyMarie 
I may be the odd person out on this one, but this thread actually kinda seems non constructive and almost damaging. Yes, many don’t make it or get sober; but we have! So I don’t know, I don’t like to dwell on who was lost to this horrible disease. It’s almost like using scare tactics instead or positivity!
I respectfully disagree. For me the concepts of positivity and consequences are not mutually exclusive as it relates to recovery.
It's good to have a place to share our stories of hope and to show those still struggling that there is a better way to live. At the same time I have to keep myself grounded that there are grave consequences for our illness. To me that is not a scare tactic but rather keeping perspective.
Sobriety has given me everything beautiful in life. All it takes is one sip and it could all be gone in an instant.