Many people living in one day at a time recovery understand the fragile reality that we all share while living in recovery. Sometimes those of us who frequent the rooms of recovery will hear some of us say that we are just an arms length away from a toke, a drink, or hit. What we need to understand is this is a reality for people who have been abstinent for ten, twenty, or thirty years. What we are saying is that we too can struggle so please don’t put us up on a pedestal. Constant vigilance, continual recovery work, turning it over, and regular attendance at the rooms of recovery help prevent relapse. We need to pay attention. We’re all just an arm’s length away. No-one is immune to relapse. It’s a sad reality. We need to really listen. It’s an important part of growth. Peace.
