Originally Posted by Candy Scratch
And I must wonder -- how do you do it? How do you not get depressed at the numbers of newcomers coming every single day? How do you not let yourselves get down at all of those, like me, who fail a hundred thousand times while trying to gain sobriety? I certainly am not giving up thanks to you all, but I am so puzzled by your tenacity, and I wish I had the same thing.
I can only speak for myself, Candy. I sure didn't "get" sobriety on my first try or my 8th try. I was in and out for a year before I hit my stopping point. I honor and support ANYONE and EVERYONE who is trying to "get" sobriety. I know how hard it is because I've been there. I've lived it.
Second, I get to keep what I have only by giving it away. Wherever there is need, my hand is outstretched. I am reminded time and time again what it was like, what happened and where we are now. It is the most magnifcant story of hope and truimph, and the most tragic. But it's the SAME story.
Wishing you peace on your journey. Please... keep coming back.
