Relapsing alcoholics and addicts:
PLEASE consider the following perspective.
A relapse does NOT erase the sobriety that you heroically practiced on a daily basis…
It does NOT erase the steps practiced, the meetings attended nor the fellows you assisted through your good
Over four years sober, and I’ve never been tested the way I have been through the last year:
Our family moved.
Lost my home group.
Changed jobs.
Parenting and family issues.
Losing one of the most important relationships in my life.
Tough year.
Can’t drink.
Can’t use.
@kyletheboone
Amazing how he healed from a career ending, life threatening, catastrophic injury sustained at the hands of a Wake Forest fan. Will there be a national outcry for this blatant leg trip/fake injury?
Once an alcoholic…
ALWAYS an alcoholic…
I know countless alcoholics that had years of sobriety…
They thought they could drink again due to the sustained sobriety…
And ended up in an alcoholic tortuous state worse than ever…
I am an alcoholic and I can NEVER drink…
An alcoholic addict celebrating one year of sobriety this morning:
I met him in the Salvation Army in Newark, New Jersey last year.
I was fulfilling a speaking commitment and he was residing at the SA.
We remained in touch, he joined my home group, got a sponsor, works the
@frankmikesmith
@JoePompliano
Let freedom of expression come back to the NFL. What are they so worried about for God sake, dudes are celebrating.
The NFL makes a billion $ a second and need to get over themselves.
My sponsee that relapsed and is near death,just reached out.
He gave me his current address and agreed to go to our home group tomorrow morning.
Keep those Prayers coming for him as they are so greatly appreciated.
#RecoveryPosse
#soberlife
#ODAAT
#MentalHealthMatters
@ICU1010
@mcuban
A vast majority of the substantial tax cuts went to the top 1-5 percent. This post is a freaking joke for the middle class/ lower class.
“I was in rehab for 6 months…
When I got out, I was drunk within the hour…”
Relapsed 3 times…
My dude, just received his 5 year chip.
Miracles happen everyday…
There is a way out.
#RecoveryPosse
Just got off the phone with a former sponsee…
He’s losing his girlfriend that he loves, his kids, lost his job and is surrendering to the drink and drug.
Please Pray for him to find his surrender and find a Higher Power ❤️
#RecoveryPosse
#soberiife
#addiction
#mentalhealth
By The Grace of God,I am sober over 4 years consecutively.
I have learned that life happens. I have never had a more challenging stretch within sobriety.
The most important relationship in my life ended.
I moved.
I changed jobs.
Thank God for the Program.
#recoveryposse
#sober
Remaining sober is extremely difficult…
Life is hard…
When we take the drink/drug away, we are left with ourselves…
Many of us (including me) suffer from mental/emotional disorders…
Anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and so many others…
It’s important for us to recognize
@DrEliDavid
@Harvard
@MIT
@Penn
How is this even humanly possible?!? Yo, rich people donors at these universities, WITHHOLD ALL MONEY DONATIONS TO THESE UNIVERSITIES
Alcoholism is a fatal and incurable disease.
I am never cured despite years of sobriety.
One drink will trigger my allergy to alcohol and I will not stop until I die.
Today,I figure I do not pick up the first drink and I’m off to a good start.
#RecoveryPosse
#soberlife
#sober
@GeneSteratore
Exactly. This is a no brainer penalty. Usually the receiver goes the extra mile and points to the ref to ensure he is onsides. It’s ridiculous that anyone is complaining about this being called a penalty.
@ZubyMusic
Brother, you most definitely have begged, pleased and encouraged your fellow countrymen to WAKE UP. Altruism at its finest. Thank You. UK WAKE UP!
@Oneirataxia_1
1. Protect his ego. 2. Support his passions. 3. Practice communication techniques. 4. Realize that we are more sensitive than we let on. 5. Develop a FAITH with him. 6. Grow spiritually with him and be patient with his flaws (and vice versa). 7. Enjoy watching a sports event.
I absolutely marvel at the men and women that find sobriety and remain sober WITHOUT going to Rehab…
You are a SPECIAL breed…
#RecoveryPosse
#RecoveryMonth
@krassenstein
@CatchUpFeed
For the rest of my life, every single time that I think I suck as a parent, I’ll remember these two women and take a sigh of relief.
@JimMWeber
Greg Schiano remains the best thing that has EVER happened to Rutgers Football.
This interview isn’t odd at all. It’s him way of saying Harbaugh is an arrogant individual that runs up the score on teams. Schiano is displaying class.
No days have been more emotionally challenging than recent days…
Yet I am sober…
I’d love if others would post their sobriety date, so that the newcomers can see that the Program works, IF you work it!
#recoveryposse
An alcoholic will run the NYC Marathon after a night of hard drinking. I am an alcoholic. I ran the NYC Marathon after a night of hard drinking.
I am so grateful I don't have to live that way anymore. I thank GOD for the gift of sobriety.
#RecoveryPosse
If anyone believes that an alcoholic addict practicing the 12 Steps of AA/NA does not accept responsibility for their actions, has NO IDEA what they are talking about when it comes to this disease nor Recovery.
Formal amends to those we hurt are also part of the process.
@GadSaad
How and why would this not be considered “hate speech?” He is advocating violence, inciting violence on video. He can’t be arrested on that alone?
ONE YEAR:
Separation.
The end of THE relationship.
Family member at the end of his rope.
Moved my family.
Changed jobs.
Family member struggling finding the way.
Lost one of my best friends to this disease.
Lost my home group.
A community broke my heart.
It’s been one
@caitoz
Do you think any of this would happen if Hamas which is a terrorist organization didn’t attack on October 7?
Or the Hamas cowards didn’t deliberately HIDE and stockpile weapons beneath schools, churches and hospitals?
What do you think?
I drank to escape.
I drank to “live,” the way normal people did.
I drank to NOT have to feel.
I drank to NOT deal with my emotions.
I drank for all of these reasons and then some.
The problem is that I’m alcoholic.
Once I drink, my physical allergy and craving will kick in.
@EdKrassen
@MericasPlumber1
Are you serious with “what lie,” or are just manipulating us to keep tweeting on this thread?
Pretty sure I know that answer
Another alcoholic with long time sobriety relapsed this week.
He isn’t attending in person meetings.
He is putting his relationship ahead of his sobriety.
He is isolating and not communicating with other like minded people.
Note to self.
#RecoveryPosse
#recovery
#relapse
@ZubyMusic
Fear. Pure and Simple. Millions of people allowed the rhetoric from politicians and scientists, as well as media outlets instill paralyzing fear within them.
Fear is the most powerful human emotion known to man. The only way through fear is by faith. My hopes are that faith wins
@DrLoupis
@DrLoupis
why are so many of the protests we see on this platform violent? Why does it seem like people of your faith do not assimilate into countries all over Europe and are instead spouting hatred and overthrow?
I have been sober since January 5th, 2019…
Each and every day, I am noticing a “movement.” More and more of us within the Recovery community, “coming out.”
I love this. To each is own,but I love this.
Please consider recovering loudly even through the fear.
#RecoveryPosse
A confession of any alcoholic addict worth their salt is as follows:
There is a world of difference between being SOBER and simply not drinking or using drugs.
Being dry, has been worse than being drunk or high in my experience.
I remain grateful that each and every day, I
Broken Heart = Don’t Drink
Need a second job = Don’t Drink
Death in the family = Don’t Drink
Life happens…
Join the don’t drink no matter what club.
#RecoveryPosse
Every alcoholic addicts recovery is there own. No judgment and no pressure to remain sober a specific kind of way.
That being said, the Fellowship of 12 Step Programs have worked for me.
#RecoveryPosse
#soberlife
Alcoholism is a disease that tries to convince us that it is not a disease,
And it wants us DEAD each and every day.
It’s in the corner doing push ups just waiting…
Begging for us to slip.
We have no defense against the first drink.
It is a mental obsession.
A wicked
I define myself as an alcoholic addict.
When I drink, I can’t stop. I have a physical allergy to alcohol.
Moderation will never be part of my Recovery.
#RecoveryPosse
@EdKrassen
@MrStevenSteele
I’ll never understand this. The banks had no issue with the value of his property. Besides since when can individual property owners decide how much their property is worth?
If I have a man walk into a room and ask for my help quitting drinking after he relapsed multiple times…
After he lost his home, Jon and family…
I will highly suggest to him to find a power greater than himself for assistance in fighting this disease…
I will highly suggest
“We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.”
#recoveryposse
#thebigbook
#sobriety
@Holden_Culotta
@RobertKennedyJr
How in God’s name can any human being believe we live in a democracy at this point in time…
$3 BILLION “raised,”?
Our forefathers are on fire
I used to drink to get my thoughts drunk. By numbing myself with alcohol, I didn’t have to “feel,” my thoughts, because I would drink until I didn’t feel anything.
I’m grateful I don’t have to live that way any longer.
@ASoberLady
@kesselwalkphoto
#RecoveryPosse
Only an alcoholic addict knows the kind of loneliness that makes you feel alone,in a crowded room of people.
Alcoholism and addiction are a disease of loneliness. No amount of people will ever fill that void.When I realized this, life began to change.
#RecoveryPosse
#soberlife
There is a major difference between suggesting a 12 Step Program to those in need,
And insisting AA/NA is the only way to Recovery.
I am all for various methods of Recovery, if they help people get and remain sober.
#RecoveryPosse
#
#sober
@CollinRugg
Good for
@50cent
for calling him out. The arrogance of our politicians never ceases to amaze me. POTUS on vacation during a time like this, is inexcusable.
This alcoholic addict was gifted a T-shirt once that stated.
“1 is to many and 1,000 not enough.”
Ain’t that the truth.
#RecoveryPosse
#AddictionRecovery
@bennyjohnson
There is absolutely no reason for this human being to be able to legally purchase this killing machine to “protect himself.” This HAS to change. I Pray for those lost souls.
Every day sober, I realize that all I have is today…
I will never remain sober on yesterday’s sobriety…
I believe very much in my heart that whether you have 4 days or 4 years of sobriety,
We are all on day one…
#RecoveryPosse
#ODAAT
@kevie3564
There is absolutely NO reason for any human being to be able to lawfully purchase this killing machine. I’m sorry your family experience this tragedy and I’m glad they are ok. Praying for the innocent victims.
@krassenstein
I guarantee you a majority of Americans agree with my persepctive:
I believe we absolutely have the right to bear arms to protect our homes, property and families.
There is zero need or justification to manufacture, sell and possess killing machines. Weapons that are literally
@JoeyMannarinoUS
Guarantee that if you asked Deniro 50 questions that were important to the average American , he wouldn’t have a clue.
Start with “what’s the price of gas?”
AA slogans:
Easy does it but DO IT.
One day at a time.
First Things First.
Easy Does It.
Let Go and Let God.
Don’t Drink. Live and Let Live. Love Them Where There At.
What else would you add??
#recoveryposse
Many thanks to everyone Praying for my friend and former sponsee.
Detox was a no go, as he’s still unwilling to go with me tragically.
I was with his family and kids all day.
It’s days like today in which I hate this disease.
Sending Prayers your way W ❤️
#RecoveryPosse
If anyone thinks that alcoholism and addiction is a CHOICE and not a DISEASE…
If you think that alcohol and drugs affect an alcoholic addict the SAME way that they affect NORMAL people, have never seen a human being through the lens I did this morning.
My friend would give
If you are an alcoholic addict like me, I am making an assumption that it’s extremely difficult for you to relax and get comfortable.
This inability to gain comfort and relax has been a feeling within me for as long as I can remember. This is one of the mental issues that assist