Congratulations Ann, thanks for sharing. The fact that you are coming up on your 1 year is probably why you are having the dreams. They are often an indicator that our disease is ou to get us. As the saying goes, cunning, baffling and powerful. I have using dreams as you say it isn't all about alcohol, substitution didn't work for me. Dreams generally mean get back to meetings, talk to your sponsor, and do service. As they say, you can't keep it if you don't give it away.
They say it isn't so much what you see in the dream, but how you are feeling. Check out your feelings, perhaps there are some things you need to talk over with your sponsor.
Step 10 for me is not just morning and night, but all day long when I get into a situation that I feel like I can't handle. Step 10 is a maintenance Step to basics. You do no have to do Steps 4-9 to work this Step. This Step has been the tool that has helped me to maintain my sobriety.
I wish you love and peace, God bless.
