Originally Posted by NYCDoglvr

I find my emotional sobriety is contingent on my program and doing service. Over the 27 years of recovery there have been periods where my focus shifted and I wasn't as involved as much. During these periods I was more prone to emotional upsets and making mistakes. Now I maintain three meetings per week, have a tough sponsor and life is basically good. It's a program of action ... the more I put into my program the happier I am.