I’m a refuge recovery person. I’m through my 1st inventory and it’s going well. I usually zoom meetings because there are so many every day and at all times so with the kids schedules I can always catch one.
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Ahh, Logan, what your sister is doing is talked about in the big book. It’s part of her own illness but she’s projecting her “defects of character” onto you.
Don’t let her problem turn into your resentment. Pray for her and then let it go.
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What a great Christmas gift you gave yourself last year!
I block and unblock my sister all the time. It’s all good.
You seem very sincere and determined to stay on track.
Keep working, working the steps, and working out! Hard work never hurt anyone 
Hey Simon - It’s good to hear from my brother in recovery 
Steve, Alcoholic. I did a two year inpatient therapeutic community program in Canada. No phone, no cigarettes, no distractions. Getting down to the root of the problem and rebuilding! I now work at a men’s recovery house as a Clinical Technician.
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I’ll be two years sober in a few days (alcoholic). I go to 3-5 AA meetings per week, and have a sponsor that I meet with regularly. I worked through the steps in my first nine months, but we are always working the steps. I train Krav Maga three nights per week, because fitness is really important. My regimented daily routine includes daily recovery readings and service work. When I explain my program to others sometimes they have an OMG reaction, but it really is so easy. It not only is easier than the work it took to be an active alcoholic, but it simplifies every other aspect of my life. Life is beautiful as an alcoholic in recovery.
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Aww 
Thank you 
I’m glad to be of service.
And you too are a rockstar in your sobriety and as well on this app! Keep up the good work!
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Yes that was very rough lol
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Hi Steve - That sounds intensely calming if that makes any sense 
Congratulations on 2 years Shawn! I need to google Krav Maga. I just started working out again. I hope to someday graduate from the stair master 
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Love this topic Wedad! I like to hear what others are doing to stay sober and live a relatively happy life. I’ve learned so many things in the last few weeks. For me it was AA or nothing prior to finding this app. I find it so eye opening to see others achieving sobriety in a variety of different ways! I’m going to stick to my AA program, but I’ve been able to add and improve upon it thanks to you all enlightening me! The few things I see in common from all the success stories is that it’s not just about quitting drinking/using. There seems to be a daily program/rituals, along with some type of spiritual growth that contributes to long term sobriety. Recovery has changed a lot over the years, and I think it’s great that we have this platform to share our experience, strength, and hope with each other. It helps keep us all sober! 
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Hey. Yea it is a soothing thing. I have over 3 years and I’m still staying involved. It’s relatable because I can share and pass along firsthand expirence
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Hello SoFlo - We’re all different but not really. Sticking together like a pack of wolves is indeed helpful. Let’s keep it up! There’s power in numbers!!
I’m so glad you are here
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Smart Recovery :adhesive_bandage:
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Hi Gabriel-I hear a lot about smart recovery but I’m not familiar with how it works. Do you have a sponsor?
Something I forgot to mention is that I start each and everyday the same way. The very first thought when I wake up is “I am a recovering alcoholic, now what am I going to do about it?”. Then I ask God to help me stay sober. Every day.
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It’s based in scientific facts and research. It stands for Self Management and Recovery Training. It’s a four point program:
- Building and Maintaining Motivation
- Coping with Urges
- Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
There’s online and in-person meetings.
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Oops and
4. Living a Balanced Life
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Hi, Wedad! Im Kim, a grateful recovering addict. I live and breathe Narcotics Anonymous. I have 1 year, 5 months, and 29 days clean. I am working the 11th step as well as incorporating the other steps and living with spiritual principles in my daily life. I have a loving higher power that guides me to live with kindness, positivity, love, acceptance, and peace. I work on behavior that brings unhappiness, grief, and strife to my life. I give to other addicts by helping them with whatever I can and being secretary of 3 meetings. I make living amends to my loved ones and society by staying clean and always trying to do the right things for the right reasons. It helps me deal with the guilt from my past. I am not perfect. Recovery is a lifelong process. I give myself a break. But, I try to be a better person everyday. Coming from jails, institutions, and near death, my life is truly a blessing. I have lost my obsession to drink and use. I am teachable and humbly take suggestions. Life is simple but beautiful and no matter how hard it gets, I take it one day a time, so it's much easier to deal with.
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Congratulations on 1 year, 5 months, and 29 days! You have an awesome anniversary coming up!! I’m so happy to hear how great you are doing. Keep it up sister
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