Some people living in one day at a time recovery know the reality of living with incomes below the incomes afforded to those of the middle class. One day at a time we have adapted and try to get by with humble and modest budgets. Sometimes we rob Peter to pay Paul simply to try and keep up with the rising costs of living. Some of our realities are the need for reliable transportation and affordable housing. Another reality is – is there any housing at all? This is the dilemma of those who are elderly, disabled, or occupationally challenged. We might even live with all three barriers. Recovery gives us the ability to cope. We don’t like the stress but the wellness we now have is a gift from our inextricable connection with the other. We need to remember that. We learn to seize the day. Peace.
