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December 28 Depression “We are no longer fighting fear, anger, guilt, self-pity, or depression.” Basic Text, p. 27 ––––=–––– As addicts, many of us experience depression from time to time.  When we feel depressed, we may be tempted to isolate ourselves.  However, if we do this, our depression may turn to despair.  We can’t afford to let depression lead us back to using. Instead, we try to go about the routine of our lives.  We make meeting attendance and contact with our sponsor top priorities.  Sharing with others about our feelings may let us know we aren’t the only ones who have been depressed in recovery.  Working with a newcomer can work wonders for our own state of mind.  And, most importantly, prayer and meditation can help us tap the power we need to survive depression. We practice acceptance and remember that feelings like depression will unquestionably pass in time.  Rather than struggle with our feelings, we accept them and ask for the strength to walk through them. ––––=–––– Just for today:  I accept that my feelings of depression won’t last forever.  I will talk openly about my feelings with my sponsor or another person who understands.

“You always pass failure on the way to success.” Mickey Rooney

1 year and 8 months without a drink. Feeling very grateful today to have made it this far. The difference in my life and myself as a person is huge and I wouldn’t be here without Stepworks in London. I may not have stayed sober when I left, but it’s everything I learned during my time there that got me where I am today. I have no desire to touch alcohol again. The trials and tribulations I have faced in the last 20 months, and to have not picked up a drink, has shown me that I WILL make it. Thank you 🤍

The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences* which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward our fellows and toward God’s universe. The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous (p. 25).

@tylerl Hows it going buddy? Hope everything is going good for ya.

I have to show some gratitude today to Stepworks of London, Stepworks of Nicholasville, my wife, kids,sister, brother in law and the company that is giving me a chance. 75 days ago I was lost in the madness of my addiction I had almost destroyed anyone or anything that I loved or loved me and after 25+ years of addiction and trafficking I only saw the same thing for what short life I had left. I never thought of my future or the future of my family. In my addiction I only went a day at a time and fuck the rest. Through all of that I damn near destroyed my marriage dcbs stepped in and took my kids from the home and I had no choice but to call my sister and brother-in-law who I had pretty much cut ties with because they didn't buy or sell drugs. I begged them to come get my 3 son's or they were going to Foster care without skipping a beat they were on their way to get my boys and bring them to there home of 4. After spending a couple days in jail my first thought was to go back home and smoke/shoot as much meth as I could hustle up after 3 or 4 days here my sister and brother-in-law came. My brother-in-law told me I was coming with them one way or another I thought of everything to try to not go. But I did and my wife and I checked into 2 different Stepworks which no doubt saved or lives. Today after doing the right things for a few months and joining the program we're both working paying taxes and about to move to the nicest place we've ever lived. I've started a job in a company that beliefs in second chances and after my background check everything is in the open and they even broke policy with the go ahead from the president from the the Japan plant. I feel blessed to have stumbled into not just a job but a career. They also do a lot of giving back to the community which is also good for my recovery

Hey everyone...I remember something that was said to me at stepworks. I was ask my third time coming back what happened...what caused me to relapsed? The answer was just like everyone else who had to come back, no meetings, no sponsor, and no stepwork...and that was the truth ...and also not praying and staying spiritualy fit for life and to stay sober....I find myself in the same circle of madness again today...I have relapsed several times since I got out on July 4...I'm so ashamed and honestly can't believe I'm telling this to everyone. I'm broke and on verge of loosing everything once again. I'm in darkness inside and can't shake it off...I'm in pain inside my soul cause I can't pray to ask for help cause I'm so torn and just beat inside. All I want to do is go to a sober living in London or Corbin to be around my brothers who I have gotten to know and love. I have realized that is were I should have went as soon as I left treatment. Now I'm broke and trying to find a break to make some money to make that happen. I'm going to hit my knees in a few and ask GOD for forgiveness and turn my will over to him completely...and surrender for real. I can't do this anymore. I need my real family near me every day...my recovery family. I'm going to do whatever to make it happen...I need to swallow my pride and just do what it takes to be around recovery every day. Cause what I'm doing now is not working and I'm ready to sacrifice everything to get back down there were I feel like I have people who really care. Love and peace

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. - James Dean

@chadjones Guess you made it that's great man

If you’re doing the recovery thing tonight, I am so proud of you. Congrats on the ability to wake up tomorrow with peace and satisfaction instead of a hangover💯

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!!! Grateful that I don't have to drink today. I'm so glad I got my choices back. Thank the good Lord for deliverance!! Breaking all the chains and extra baggage my addiction had me bound down with!! Nothing like being able to participate in my own life today! Praying for you all.

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

Just for today, give yourself a break and allow someone else to think for you...

Out of treatment today and man am I feeling the emotions