6 things that won't keep you sober
Post on 13-Apr-2017
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As addicts or alcoholics, we sometimes fall prey to the belief that some human power will keep us sober. With this belief usually comes with the neglect of our program of recovery.
No matter how much we want to believe that we can stay sober for our families, we cannot do so if we are not working a program of recovery.Our Families1
While it is great to earn promotions and work hard (particularly when most of us have been less than stellar employees in the past), it is also critical to keep working on ourselves.
A Job2
Whether you came into recovery in a relationship, or found someone in sobriety, you cannot stay sober for the sake of another person alone.
A Relationship3
While buying new things may feel good in the moment, neglecting your program (and racking up debt) will only make you feel worse in the long run.
Material Things4
Doing ONLY fellowship and neglecting step work and service to others is very unsteady ground.
Fellowship5
Knowing you are an alcoholic or addict will absolutely not suffice to keep you sober.
Self-Knowledge6
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