Question:
Taking my sobriety seriously this time around.....54 years old....seeing my
Mother slowly drink herself to death, and my youngest son struggling with
chemical abuse, I can see that the only way to absolutely stop.....is to
STOP! WE ultimately DO have control over our addictions. Whether it is
smoking, eating, gambling or chemical abuse.....It is the commitment one
makes to stop that is what is important. Support is fine.....AA is
fine.....belief in a higher power is fine....but to put all of the control
in others is an alternative form of addiction that relies on others to
control your behavior....and not take responsibility for your
behavior....Relapse? Just start over.....NO......There is no gun to your
head that makes you drink that booze....I choose strength and
resolve....support is fine....but I will take control of my own destiny
Answer:
I'd be interested in where or how you came to the conclusion that "others"
(and I read into that that you were referring to the program of AA) would or
have gained control of your life and substituted an alternative addiction?
Alternative addiction? Maybe. I got addicted to being recovered, does
that count? It's a better addiction than the one I had.
While there are lots of folks who have managed to "white knuckle" a recovery
as you are advocating...gaining the support and understanding of others who
walk the same path will indeed make your recovery an easier softer way. Why
not avail yourself of the experience and strength of others...
