Why Is Recovery More Important To You Today?
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Why Is Recovery More Important To You Today?
Hi Im Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
Today and everyday, I have to be ever
mindful that recovery is the most important
thing in my life, without exception. I may
believe my job, or my home life, or one of
many other things, come first. But if I
don't stay with the Program, chances are I
won't have a job, family, sanity, or even
life. If I am convinced that everything in
life depends on my recovery, I have a
much better chance of improving my life.
If I put other things first, I am only
hurting my chances.
WHY IS RECOVERY MORE IMPORTANT
TO YOU TODAY?
Today and everyday, I have to be ever
mindful that recovery is the most important
thing in my life, without exception. I may
believe my job, or my home life, or one of
many other things, come first. But if I
don't stay with the Program, chances are I
won't have a job, family, sanity, or even
life. If I am convinced that everything in
life depends on my recovery, I have a
much better chance of improving my life.
If I put other things first, I am only
hurting my chances.
WHY IS RECOVERY MORE IMPORTANT
TO YOU TODAY?
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
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Sharon, I agree with you that recovery should come first cause if it doesnt you will mess up your family, possibly lose job, have legal problems, health problems. I am not drinking for myself but I think since my oldest moved back in it has given me an even greater incentive since he used alcohol and drugs in the past, I want to be a good role model and show him that being drug-free is a good thing and also I know if I pick up that first drink I will end up where I was before I quit, feeling miserable about life in general! I DON'T WANT TO EVER GO BACK!
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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When I was drinking I used to put everyone elses needs before mine and constantly worry about everything and everybody. Since I started my recovery program the middle of June, I have learned to put myself first. I absoluetly need to, to maintain my sobriety and peace of mind.
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because i can actually reason better with my family. i can hear what i need in arguments and defend myself.
i am really having a horrible day and am in tears but recovery is more important than anything else. dang, I am more important that appeasing my family and swallowing my pride only to drown it later.
i still may lose everything. but if i am sober, i can be cognizant of the present and better equipped to face whatever troubles lie ahead.
that is why today my recovery is more important.
i am really having a horrible day and am in tears but recovery is more important than anything else. dang, I am more important that appeasing my family and swallowing my pride only to drown it later.
i still may lose everything. but if i am sober, i can be cognizant of the present and better equipped to face whatever troubles lie ahead.
that is why today my recovery is more important.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by Josiol
When I was drinking I used to put everyone elses needs before mine and constantly worry about everything and everybody. Since I started my recovery program the middle of June, I have learned to put myself first. I absoluetly need to, to maintain my sobriety and peace of mind.
Thank you.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
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I have been struggling a LOT lately, way too much stress is a MAJOR trigger for me but......
When my daughter went into labor 2 weeks ago today, I was SO thankful I was sober! There is no way I could have been in there to witness the birth of my first Grandchild had I been drunk, which is exactly what I would have been say 6 months ago. I could not have forgiven myself.
Today I have my first grandbaby to watch grow up and for that I am so thankful. Holding her for the first time brought many tears of joy but some were from reality! The reality that I dont want my grandchildren to grow just "excepting" the fact that gramma is a drunk, like my kids have done with their grandpa. It was another experience to remind me of just how precious life is and how much this disease can affect the entire family, not just the addict. It made me stronger. I WILL beat this disease!
Thanks Sharon, for letting me share!
Liss
When my daughter went into labor 2 weeks ago today, I was SO thankful I was sober! There is no way I could have been in there to witness the birth of my first Grandchild had I been drunk, which is exactly what I would have been say 6 months ago. I could not have forgiven myself.
Today I have my first grandbaby to watch grow up and for that I am so thankful. Holding her for the first time brought many tears of joy but some were from reality! The reality that I dont want my grandchildren to grow just "excepting" the fact that gramma is a drunk, like my kids have done with their grandpa. It was another experience to remind me of just how precious life is and how much this disease can affect the entire family, not just the addict. It made me stronger. I WILL beat this disease!
Thanks Sharon, for letting me share!
Liss
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As for me .?,........Recovery mean's today that i can face certain things that I NEVER thought would ever come to pass,.....But they do .!
Im ever grateful that i wake up and my life is different today,Than what it was for So long....., So I find that im grateful that Recovery does get easyer n does get better, which is something that brings a smile to my face,...Everyday...!
Just Very Grateful to be in Recovery,... n not 6ft under...
Scarry but true...!
Big Hugs to (((((ALL))))...............Today..........
As we survived ....!
Im ever grateful that i wake up and my life is different today,Than what it was for So long....., So I find that im grateful that Recovery does get easyer n does get better, which is something that brings a smile to my face,...Everyday...!
Just Very Grateful to be in Recovery,... n not 6ft under...
Scarry but true...!Big Hugs to (((((ALL))))...............Today..........
As we survived ....!
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Recovery is just that important to me
even more so. Why...because i remember
how crazy life was when i was drinking.
Today life can be hairy at times but my
recovery is a life savor everytime.
Today..its nice not having a shaking hand
or huge amounts of fear....using the tools
of recovery it has helped me grow mentally
emotionally, spiritually, physically..and so
on...
Without recovery id be dead by now....
Maybe strapped to the bed or shuffling the floor
in the nut house....
Which would you chose...recovery....drugged or drunk....
even more so. Why...because i remember
how crazy life was when i was drinking.
Today life can be hairy at times but my
recovery is a life savor everytime.
Today..its nice not having a shaking hand
or huge amounts of fear....using the tools
of recovery it has helped me grow mentally
emotionally, spiritually, physically..and so
on...
Without recovery id be dead by now....
Maybe strapped to the bed or shuffling the floor
in the nut house....
Which would you chose...recovery....drugged or drunk....
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