“With a desire to undo the harm we caused loved ones, we can be willing to share too much of our addictive history. This might cause further harm. In an attempt to escape a problem, we may actually be intensifying it. The cautions from the White Book, The Big Book, and Step Into Action invite us to pause and give us time to take the Steps and seek guidance on such matters. The literature of the Program and fellow members are there to lend support. In time, as we gain a connection to God and some sobriety, we can better know when and how to approach our loved ones.
This member reflects on all the different aspects of the Program that helped him to never fully disclose to his loved one.
After 41 years of sobriety in recovery, I have still never fully disclosed my SA story to my wife. Even now, I ask myself how that could be.
A Journal of 90 Meetings in 90 Days.
Luc D. traveled to Nashville in 2009 to attend 90 in-person meetings in 90 days in a desperate attempt to save his life after a relapse binge. He kept a journal during this time and shared it with other members. Below and in the following editions, ESSAY will be sharing parts of his journal.
