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Samf
Advanced Member
USA
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 Posted - February 02 2003 : 09:06:28 AM
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Hi, Journey!
Well, I can relate to:
#1 But it did not work for me. I THOUGHT I could control it...discovered that I could not.
#2 I was able to stay abstinent because I was in an institution, for a long time. I could have drank and used, there, but for some reason (grace) did not. I think it was God doing for me what I would not or could not do for myself. By then, I had asked God as I did not understand Him for help.
#3 I had moments where I was comfortable and many moments as well, for a long time, where I was not comfortable. I relapsed and got into AA...again by grace. And started, however haltingly, to take the suggested steps.
#4 I did a bunch of amends, the first time. I did a bunch, after I got to AA. Both times I began to develop a more balanced lifestye.
#5 I did this during both recoveries. For me, more things come up, or came up, as time has gone on. I think maybe my HP always waits until it's the right time.
#6 This I have recognized on a real deep level, only recently. And, because of my history, I hope I never forget it. Also, my life is so much better, even sober and clean,
when I keep growing.
Thanks Journey.
Sam
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The Six Stages of Recovery
Posted - February 03 2003 : 11:42:53 AM