March 11
Real Change Takes Time
Addiction and recovery are progressive. Especially when the chemical is alcohol, addiction often begins with what appears to be safe, social drinking, and progresses insidiously. Denial prevents a person from realizing what is happening, and progression may last for decades. The moment of truth may come suddenly. Rather than understanding that recovery is a long and progressive process, the expectation is it will be as quick as the moment of truth. We must realize character traits take time to change. The recovering addict should not lose patience, and not have unrealistic expectations. Time takes time.
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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