12th step calls

Personally I'm stronger than I've been in years. Lately I've had a lot of people in my program and in the madness who have turned to me when they were struggling. I'm starting to feel like God's putting more on me than I can handle, but I know that can't be the case. He doesn't work that way. That being said, a really close friend of mine who I never imagined relapsing called me last night and told me that he had picked up meth again. This is someone who has so much promise and so much recovery under his belt, I'm hoping that it's a one-time thing. He was supposed to take me to the noon meeting today. I'm going to breakfast with him and I don't have any sober support. I'm not really worried at all about being tempted, but I felt like I should hold myself accountable to somebody - I just can't tell anyone at my sober living house what's going on because they will tell somebody. I'm not trying to do that unless I feel like he's getting out of control. I've prayed about it and anybody who prays or sends out positive vibes, I would appreciate that. I just don't want to say the wrong thing and it scare him off, because I know he has the tools to get his s*** together again. I will check in again later. Thank you everybody and have a great morning

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Just remember that just as you and only you are responsible for your recovery, it’s not on you what he does or doesn’t do. Take care of yourself first. Spread the message of hope. Then find yourself some local sober support

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Thank you

I'm home safe now. I sat with him while he called his sponsor.
Now I'm heading to a meeting. :pray:

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Amen

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My friend decided to leave the sober living program here, because he felt too guilty... Plus he really wanted to be near his children
He said he is going to get in a sober living house in his hometown. I connected him with some people I know there to hopefully make it easier, but now all I can do is pray :pray:

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Remember it’s attraction rather than promotion. We all needed to want the program and be willing.

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Stay strong in your program and all will be well.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friend. The holidays can be so difficult especially if you are missing your children. My heart hurts for you and your friend and I’m praying things work out for the best!!!

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Yesterday morning he drove home, called me 15 minutes after arriving to ask for the numbers I had sent him for a place nearby that helps people get into sober living. 2 hours later let me know that he was on his way back up here to start the program from scratch. He is now at residential treatment. Praise God :pray:

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