I know i am still new to recovery. This is my

I know i am still new to recovery.
This is my first time really trying it.
I had clean time before but never even heard of 12 steps, i heard of the big book but never thought it would work for me.
Today i had to go see my probation officer and pick up my support check. Both places i know people still in there addiction.
I started walking from home and i had this overwhelming feeling of getting loaded, it made me sick to my stomach i know i should of turned around or took the bus. I just kept telling my self that if i cant do these simple things how am i going to live my life.
I would of never made it back home with out this program.

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So proud of you!

You faced some heavy temptation today and still chose to stay sober. That’s real recovery work. Keep checking in with this community when things feel like they are going left. Proud of you!