Comments on: An Alternative Path in Addiction Recovery that Produced Amazing Results

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:06:07 +0000

thank you for the insight. i have been using for 17 years and i have never wanted to quit. in the last couple of months i have made the decision that i want a real life. im not a believer of god or 12 step programs, i have seen many people go in and come out and relapse. i also feel that surrounding myself around others that are recovering is not the most productive place for me. I never thought of myself as an addict. until now wanting to not have to rely on something to make me want to get out of bed and be part of society. until now when my mother, grandparents, have passed away and have nobody to want whats best for me but me. of course im not financially able to go to a rehab let alone a alternative holistic rehab. i do know this is going to make it even harder to try and relearn how to live a productive life for my son to have a fighting chance. My son is 15 and born with bladder extrophy, im the only person in his life to teach him how to live. i know my timing is way off about 15 years, but its never too late, right? thank you for a bit a hope.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:51:02 +0000

Patrick,
I too felt my recovery not blossoming with the traditional AA program. Working with trained professionals on my recovery has been so instrumental in overcoming my fear and improving my self-esteem. I truly believe there are many different approaches to recovery. My daily routine consist of meditation, physical activity and a healthy life-style.
Thank you for your article
Christine

By: Stephanie Mackey

Stephanie Mackey — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:33:45 +0000

Patrick’
Thank you so much for this website. I find it helpful. But, I would like to say, that I’ve attended AA meetings for many years and have never been to one where – each person told the newcomer wiwl, wh, awiln – never. Usually one person shares that if its a speaker meeting, then everyone just talks about whatever the hell they feel like, no? Interesting to know where you experienced this cause that would scare any newcomer to death.
Thanks
Stephanie