Many people living in one day at a time recovery understand what it is like to be cornered by the hounds of hell. This is the reality of active addiction. We cry out for help. What we get to understand in one day at a time recovery is that these hounds are controlled by those who would help us. These brave souls do help us. They call off the hounds. When the hounds are held at bay we see the gates of hell are always open and they lead us into treatment. The professionals help us enough that we learn how to help ourselves. Many times they recommend we look into the rooms of recovery. The people we meet there share their experiences with us. They let us know we found grace. We eventually understand that we have found the gift of desperation. We need to learn this. Peace.
