Keep on keepin' on. I am seeing an evolutionary process in my growth. While I am in the infancy, it is relatively easy to maintain my sobriety. However, as time wanes on, how will I experience the rise and growth that I have right now? What will keep this fresh so my brain will crave sober experiences over the inebriated ones? I know this is a struggle for most alcoholics and will be a problem for me too. I also know that service to others is supposed to be a key in this. So what will be my service? I am already maxed out most days. That was the very reason I drank. It was a quick release. I could maintain my busy schedule and the wine gave me something to look forward to. It would soothe immediately, with no effort. So what will be the flip side of this new life?
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The flip side is a better you. How to keep the sobriety is a question for us all. I believe it's standing outside the box, not having to be boxed in with an addiction that gives me the strength. Whenever that call for the easy out would come (that glass of wine), I would find another outlet to relax along shower, a book, music, candlelight...the list goes on, it's up to you to find the replacement. (Hugs)Indigo
Well the BB says it is working with others..and you do that or I should say I did that in the beginning.by offering rides to people..by giving my number to those with less time..reaching out my had to the newcomer..
Heck, we are fortunate because we have meetings which gives us an opportunity everyday to reach out simply by sitting in the meeting and/or sharing. Your very presence is helping others. You are doing it here. That is the flip side. As you grow into sobriety so will you grow into helping others...one day at a time.
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