Honesty — it’s the absolute essential ingredient to maintaining my sobriety. When I was using, lying was second nature, even though I was never particularly good at it. As a kid, my parents could always tell when I wasn’t being honest by my averted gaze, flushed cheeks, shaky voice, and a stare fixed on the floor were dead giveaways.
This pattern of deception continued into my rebellious teenage years and throughout my active addiction. Most of my lies revolved around my drinking, which only intensified my feelings of shame and guilt.
The consequences of my dishonesty and addiction were severe, and frankly, I’m incredibly fortunate to have survived. It’s truly by the grace of God that I’m here today.
Despite the number of days or years I accumulate in sobriety, I’m never immune to relapse. That healthy fear is a powerful motivator; this disease is, after all, deadly. My sobriety is the most important thing in my life, and I’m committed to protecting it through ongoing honesty.
Welcome, Axiom Care!
Together AZ is excited to partner with Axiom Care! We admire your mission to provide compassionate and effective addiction treatment, a vision that’s both inspiring and vital for our community.
As always I extend a very special thank you to our supporters and contributors. We remain committed to our mission of providing our community—YOU—with the most trusted resources. We hope to be an ongoing inspiration on your recovery journey.
Barbara
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