The Optimistic Drunk's Recovery Guide by Susan Lynn

Author:Susan Lynn [Lynn, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Author Academy Elite
Published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

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Why Is Connection to a Higher Power Essential?

I gradually came to the realization the people I was seeing who were not successful in recovery had a commonality, and that was a lack of a spiritual connection to something bigger than they were or are. I began to wonder about that. How could it be that a lack of faith in something could keep people from staying sober and clean? I mean, bottles, pipes, and needles are solid, tangible things. How could it be that faith, which is not solid, touchable, or tangible, might be the single greatest factor in keeping some people in recovery and keeping others in active addiction?

I’ve come up with a couple of theories, and for me, the spiritual connection comes first because again, for me, God can provide the strength, insight, patience, and knowledge that things are all working toward a bigger good—for you, your loved ones, and your life.

Susan’s Theory #1: There Must Be Something Bigger Than You

Without a spiritual connection, true serenity cannot be found, and serenity and the fierce protection of it are what will help you to keep making the right choices, and it is a critical part of keeping you sober.

I’ve had to go to court on several occasions to deal with bills that were not being tended to by someone I was once involved with. According to him, circumstances were keeping him from being responsible. Whatever reason he invented, that wasn’t the imperative issue. The most important thing I needed to do was to stay focused, present, strong, and spiritually fit. I went to my meetings, said a lot of prayers, kept in contact with my family and friends, and made it through everything successfully. I felt as though I was constantly asking God for help. Help with anxiety. Help with fear. Help with the unknown. Help to guide me in making the right choices and doing the hard things that needed to be done.

He helped me through it, and I did not drink.

My Dad, who had been an astronomically-important person in helping me recover, died quite unexpectedly a bit less than two years into me being sober. My stepmom immediately had to be moved into an assisted care facility because he’d been her caretaker, and she wasn’t able to live on her own. My sister had to handle the estate, and I helped clear the house, find a place for Mom and get her settled, and tie up loose ends.

I did not drink over it.

Weeks ago, I had to say goodbye to my constant, my friend, my source of comfort and unconditional love: my sweet fuzzy kid, Desmond. He not only helped me more than I can ever express in my recovery, but he was also there every day before and after. He was in my heart when I was in treatment, helping me work to heal and get better so I could be the best mom to my four-legged children I could possibly be. He was there when

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