This is not a race to see who can get the most sobriety in the fastest amount of time. If we never give up, learn from any relapses, and make the necessary adjustments to improve the result, then we’ll eventually get to the same place of freedom.
I like this thread! Great idea!! For me id have to say my best pieces of advice would be:
I have no control over people, places, or things. I alone am responsible for my choices. Not one person, not one emotion, or stressful situation is to blame for what i choose to do.
Live in the moment, for the next 24 hours. Bcuz thats all we have right now. If i have 1 foot in the past and 1 foot in the present, im pissing all over today
And then the good ol saying, acceptance is the key to ALL my problems today. I love this one
“There is no excuse great enough to pick up and use .”
“It’s not the substance it’s the behavior.”
“If you think you came in for a drug or alcohol problem hold on to you’re ass.”
“If things feel hopeless this too shall pass, if things feel wonderful and amazing hold on too you’re ass because this too shall pass.”
“Everything has already been decided in this life whatever happens death, divorce, ect. Life is always good for me if I’m clean.”
“There is no grey area in recovery you’re either doin it, or you’re not. There is no trying.”
“I will look for any excuse to not do the work that’s required to stick around.”
“We didn’t get this way overnight so remember easy does it”
“No matter what’s going on in my life there are 5 things that I can fall back that’s saved my ass more than once 1. I’m alive 2. I’m clean/sober 3.i have clothes on my back 4. A roof over my head 5. And enough food for TODAY.”
Also try not to dwell on the past ugliness that was your life as a source of motivation. It will just wind up triggering you. None of us can change what’s already happened.
Instead focus on the beautiful, peaceful, full life you wish to have in front of you again for inspiration.