The brave ones in recovery

Don't ever let anyone tell you that choosing recovery doesn't take courage. It takes a strong person to begin a full blown challenging process. You know going into it, that it will be testing but you chose it anyways.. Standing up to a challenge shows courage and desire. Conquer it and move forward.

The healing process

I see so much blame for others addiction. There is a time to be the victim and a time to take responsibility. If you ALWAYS play the victim card, you start to look like a manipulator. You can't go through life saying it is everyone else's fault you were an addict. No one forced it on you. You made that decision, you did it!. Playing the victim card is only good for the first level then no more. If you USE your addiction for benefits and attention then you will never heal. Why wouldn't you want to heal?

There are no excuses for not being able to get sober

Too many excuses.. I made plenty. I have written about how I made so many. There are no good reason to keep doing drugs and getting drunk. Stress, depression, lack of willpower, can't... Those are not a good reason.. Just a lame excuse, so stop it!

Get over your ego

In the world of blogging and writing, you have a lot of competition. Having the most followers and likes is NOT what makes you better. It is how true you are to what you write and how well you reach others. By that I mean real help, not a fan base of desperation and confusion. It doesn't matter how many meetings you speak at and how many hands you hold, it matters when you make a real difference.

Sober weekend

I am having a great sober weekend! Are you?

How to spend time sober

I write!

Taking the steps

I honestly have not had any desire to use drugs in the last couple years.. doesn't mean I still don't have to consider what I do and how I handle situations that can lead to another addiction or a slip up. Baby steps....