All of the above to the exponent of your choice!
Being
honest to myself. If I’m wrong and even though I don’t want to admit it, I have to hold my self accountable.
Structure. Keeping with the program and attending meetings is most important!
Gratitude
Taking care of my mental health. Especially trauma.
Always being willing to learn and grow
AA meetings are important to me
I've met some amazing people who are my friends
I've accumulated 37 years.
I dont want to start over. I'm very proud of myself
Honesty
My sober network and meetings
Meetings - Nothing helps me more than hearing from people with decades in recovery share their strength and show that life in sobriety is possible if you work for it. Also been a great way to make new friends who support me in early recovery.




Not using
For me, remembering where the alcohol led me to. The desire to become intoxicated again is always there. You never forget that moment of bliss when the alcohol hits your brain. Remembering the aftermath of that is key. The hangover, the feeling of self-loathing, the irresponsible behavior I exhibit when drunk, the damage to my body, all of these things keep me from using again.
Playing out the drinking scenario in my mind being 100 percent honest about it and it becomes less enticing, less like a good idea and I wholeheartedly don't want to do it. Remembering my growth and how much I've learned through growth and experience with reflexlction ,alcohol hinders an activity, instead of making it more fun.
*reflection
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Learning higher power.meetings/ people!!!.with out that no life.