Grymt

a knowledge of the importance of the path to self knowledge

bhansen

Hope. Recovery is possable

EternalQ

I would give them the ability to calm themselves without alcohol.
The ability to relax without alcohol.
Actually I would give them the awareness that they already KNOW how to do these things; they just have to practice.

wpainterw

Relief from guilt. Forgiveness of self. And above all, the soul I nearly lost.

W.

bloss

I would give them the ability to know that no person, no situation, nothing is as important as their recovery. Put no obstacles in the way of staying sober.

LDT

Patience..lots of patience.

bloss

The ability to recognize the desire to drink as "the addiction"...recognize and let it go.

GodsFriend

Acceptance

venuscat

I always wondered if it was possible to be happy without drugs and alcohol; now I know that a sober life is the key to freedom and real happiness.

Venus xx

sobermax

Absence of fear.

Piotr

Faith that there is a better way to live - soberly.

EternalQ

Trust.
Trust that the sober you has big plans for you.

EternalQ

Courage to keep going, and not give in, no matter WHAT.

goingtobeok

Freedom.

Mizzuno

Self love. Knowing that you deserve to treat yourself with love and respect. There is only one of you. You are worthy.

ReadyAndAble

I wish it were possible for newbies to view this from a distance. I remember when I started, quitting seemed like a huge sacrifice. Now I can see that recovery isn't about giving things up; it's about getting things back.

I was so miserable the day I quit. It might have cheered me up to know it was the luckiest day of my life.

YouRmySunshine

I love revisiting this post! as for many of us our list changes daily.
So today I would say Forgiving your self is Possible.

MidnightBlue

Hope regained.

EternalQ

I would vanquish the helplessness anx give them empowerment.

EternalQ

The joyful relief that comes from the self respect sobriety brings.