This came to mind again this evening while on a three day vacation in Las Vegas with my family. This is something I wouldn't be able to do without all the wonderful people who work for TLC. They keep things operating while I’m out of town or busy with the new Outpatient Clinic.
For those of us in recovery a network of friends is important for many reasons.
Most important is when I've had trouble with my recovery someone has helped me over the bumpy spots. I went to them with issues that might threaten my recovery. They told me how they dealt with them.
Another example is when I've experienced emotional trauma. Over the past twenty years recovery friends have embraced me in a circle of love while I've grieved the loss of loved ones. When I went through a divorce they helped me control my anger and frustration.
A network of friends is a Godsend when we’re in - and also as we go through our daily lives.
amen to that,only I am running so slow in the direction of networking anything. I am bogged down with shame selfpity guilt laziness depressed thoughts. Only one thing is different today, I know a drink or drug wont make any of it better or more tolerable.
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