People living in one day at a time recovery understand the reality of being abstinent from active addiction. Putting the plug in the jug (as alcoholics would say) was and is the most important thing that we could ever do. The thing we need to recognize is there isn’t much of a chance of finding one day at a time recovery, serenity, or even reality unless we do become abstinent and remain so for a fair amount of time. Depending on the person, it can take years for us to mature in recovery and understand what reality is all about. It’s life. We need to understand this. It’s all a gift that often takes time which teaches us the meaning of grace. It’s just who we are. Peace.
