Many people living in one day at a time recovery understand the reality of trying to climb a ladder without rungs. When we do this we are the people who come into the rooms of recovery refusing to take direction from others who have experience in recovery and have a good handle on how to live life one day at a time and could probably help us with the experience they have gained while they have lived decades in abstinence. If we are not teachable we will probably never learn. This is especially true in regards to 12 step recovery. Without working the 12 steps we will probably struggle far more than those who take direction from people with the experience in working the steps. What we have learned is the 12 steps are the rungs of the ladder. They are an easier softer way. Please pay attention. Peace.
