If you’re trying to stay sober… 👇

Recovery
#1

If you’re trying to stay sober while keeping numbers in your phone “just in case”, you’re already setting up your own relapse.

Let’s be clear:
:scissors: Delete the numbers.
:iphone: Change your number if you have to.
:brain: Stop trying to outsmart the addiction

You don’t owe anyone a seat in your healing if they’re still knee-deep in self-destruction.

And that includes the friend who still uses, the ex you trauma bonded with, and the dealer you used to “only call in emergencies.”

Cut the cord. That’s the emergency.
What are you thoughts?

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#2

:100::100::100::heavy_heart_exclamation:

That’s right letting go of people, places, and things that could trigger us back into our old ways is paramount to a successful recovery!

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#3

Absolutely- I hated doing it, but I had to change my number, move away for a while, and realize how unhealthy all my connections. It was hard and scary- but it was the best decision ever!

#5

People places and things it's the journey not the destination stay blessed

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#6

I have relapsed for 40 plus years and 14 treatments. This time I am 10 months clean the longest ever and for the first time I did just that. I cut all ties even my ex and changed my number. The program works if we follow the instructions but when I try to make something work without following the instructions something always goes wrong.zThe same thing applies to staying clean and following the 22 steps they work if you work them but don't try and do things my way or history will repeat itself without a doubt in my case.

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#7

12 steps lol

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#8

@crissy267894 I agree :100:% cut the cord. No one is allowed free rent in your head.

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#9

:slight_smile: :muscle:

#10

Getting sober I believed I could help my friends who were still drinking - ha! Unfortunately, it worked the other way around

#11

Thank you Crissy you have been supporting me ever since I joined this app
My daughter has just had a baby girl. She also has a fourteen month old boy.A little over a year ago I didn't even have her in my life.Now I am a part of her life again and I have two beautiful grandchildren. I have finally figured out what the promises are all about. Thank you for following me in recovery and God bless every individual who is suffering from the disease of addiction.

#12

I’ve learned that I had to change people,places and things. In order to give myself a fighting chance. If nothing changes nothing changes