When people go to Alcoholics Anonymous for the first time, it's all kind of a mystery to them. They have entered into a new culture, one that promises that life will get better if he or she follows a simple set of guidelines.
And for those that stick around, it does get better as long as they don't drink or use drugs or other mind altering substances. And for those who stick around, and continue to come back to meetings their lives can undergo an amazing transformation.
But statistics show that only a small percentage of people who go to alcoholics anonymous for the first time will die sober. And why is that?
Well, I don't believe that a person is going to stay sober until they are really motivated. And motivation comes to people in many ways. Some may end up in prison after getting into an auto accident while drunk, which provides them with the motivation to want to change. Others may have a wife who is tired of their drinking and divorces them. Or their boss may fire them because they are drinking on the job. And there are many other reasons.
But those who stay find a new way of life, one that is much more satisfying than when they were drinking. After being sober for a while, newcomers realize that life is going much smoother. They find that they have money in their bank account. They find that their career is going better. They find that they have a growing circle of friends. Their health seems to be getting better. Their family may welcome them back with open arms.
As time goes on and their lives improve, they realize they made the right decision by sticking around and living sober. They find a new joy and a new happiness.
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