is a big accomplishment in the world of addiction. 30 days sober. I have a friend that recently celebrated their 30 days. What is even tougher is that they did it by themselves, without the help of a treatment center. My many treatment centers kept me sober for the time I was there because we were not in "the real world", i.e. around our past life, confinement. Much like the movie "28 Days" with Sandra Bullock. For her character the path to recovery will not be easy and success will not be guaranteed or even likely, but she is now willing to give it a try.
That is all it takes is willingness to try and turn your will and your way over to your Higher Power. I have been treading down the road of Recovery now for almost four years, and it has been easy at times, and also tough at times. Just last week it was a tough week for me. The disease wanting to take over to sneak a drink...even after this long. I had to pray it away, over and over. And I am in constant contact with God several times a day. So, to say it gets easier, yes...do you have your struggles, yes. I still do today, but I wake up every morning and thank God for keeping me sober today and when I lay my head down at night I thank God for keeping me sober that day. Every day. Not one day missed. The constant contact with God keeps me sober. I have tried other methods and they don't work for me. I ask God to embed Humility in me each day so that the disease does not sneak it's way back in, i.e. My Demons.
A disease that only can be cured by turning your will and your way over to a Higher Power. It works, but you have to work at it...for the rest of your life. And that is okay with me, for I do not want to go back from where I came from. Godspeed
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