Today, in working the 12th step, I was unfortunately reminded

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Today, in working the 12th step, I was unfortunately reminded of the depths addiction can take us, the guilt and shame that can come with that, and how helpless and paralyzing one can feel.

I just want to extend my heart and ear to anyone struggling in active addiction, as well as ensure them, us, myself even. That there is help, the systems do work when we work them and that there can be redemption even through some of the most difficult trials, biggest mistakes.

There can be, not always. If you are thinking about it, try it. If you are trying, keep on. If you are su cessful at it, tale time out of your busy week, please, and share what you have with someone who maybe needs to hear it for the first time, or one more time.

For me, I couldn't do it without the community around me and my God by my side.

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#2

Surrendering to God is essential in recovery …..strength & love

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#3

Its been a 44 y/o battle, is what I'd like to think at times. The other part of me says, Thus far has been nothing but bootcamp and the true battle has yet to begin. It is extremely essential. I need to go to mpre meetings and qork a lot harder to keep this at the forefront of my mind.

Approaching 4 years and active recovery and I'm only beginning to understand why an addict who has been sober 30 years still feels the need to attend regular meetings... I just get so lost sometimes in my own pain period in my own sadness and my own personal swñf obsession. I just have to remember that its not about me.

#4

Amen to that brother

#5

A day later I relapse after 500 days... Go figure. Time to work the steps even harder... what else can I say

#6

It is hard for us to understand how sometimes things just happen, but we got your brother. You are very important. You have shared a lot of amazing stuff here. A lot of people are being helped through your words.

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#7

Thank you. Im not done. Im kot defeated. Just a little beat up from this last episode of self abuse and drug use

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