Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Starting Over Without Drinking


We all know life is like a roller-coaster there will always be highs and lows, while many times in the past we may have turned to drinking to handle these emotions now that we have received help from 12 step treatment programs and got sober  we are able to handle things differently. When we go to Above It All At Lake Arrowhead, AA, or addiction rehabilitation we are given the tools to help us cope with whatever comes our way. Whether it is a stressful day at the office or an amazing day with our child in the sun the idea of being in touch with our feelings may be a new concept to a lot of us. 
While we are used to drowning out the sounds in our head we can now turn to our higher power to find solutions. There is always someone available to help whenever needed. Starting over with a team of sober people to guide you is much better then throwing in the towel for a drink. Attending a meeting is a great way to get out of one’s head.  Hearing someone else talk about their struggle to get sober is a nice reminder of how far we have come. 
Fellow-shipping with fellow sober people is also another great way to surround ourselves with people who have been through the same struggles we may be facing. Regardless of the situation we now have the tools to cope with the ride we are on. We are beyond blessed to have such an amazing support group and it has all been made possible through the work we have done in order to achieve long term sobriety.

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