How To Stay Sober: 9 Answers About Staying Sober And Why You Need A Sober Community
I have also experienced bullying in AA from several people who seem to want to gang up on me. Then there’s people trying to run my life as well. They think I should be doing such & such with my life. There are many aspects of AA that I still believe are truly great. The storytelling, which is a powerful force of validation and healing for both the teller and the listener. I have AA to thank as the conduit by which God finally got through to me. This is why I go to meetings at this point, to help others.
It is the primary thing that makes AA so special. Many cannot fathom how the organization survived, let alone thrive. These basic principles are certainly part of the reason. However, there is another aspect of Alcoholics Anonymous that truly does make it a special organization. It is the identification of talking to someone who has battled the same addiction you have. Being able to identify with someone who has endured an abysmal experience trying to stay sober is both refreshing and healing. Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization different from most. There is no hierarchy of leadership, nor are there any set rules for membership. If you say you are an alcoholic, you are welcome at meetings.
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Ruth says that’s another key differentiator for his program, which has “no stigmas” and focuses on “where they want to go and how we can assist them to get there.” One organization that has shown successful results in helping alcoholics remain sober is a Christian recovery organization. The theory is that through a dedicated commitment to the church that celebrates life, an alcoholic can overcome their sickness. Each of these alternatives to AA may have strong merits for different circumstances. Again, AA has never claimed to have an exclusive inside angle on recovery. However, Alcoholics Anonymous has the longest and most proven success rate of helping alcoholics to stay sober. So, the truthful answer to whether or not you can stay sober without AA is yes. AA has such a proven track record of helping millions recover from the devastating disease of alcoholism; it should at least warrant your curiosity. I’ve decided to leave AA after almost 2 years of sobriety.
What are you willing to do for your recovery?
- Know Relapse Triggers.
- Join a Support Group.
- Make Positive Lifestyle Changes.
- Practice Mindfulness.
- Find Stable Employment.
- Make Goals.
- Hire a Recovery Coach.
- Be Grateful.