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Six Second Sobriety

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Hanging on to a Past Mistakes

Tuesday 25th February 2020

PD shares how skipping recovery meetings for a new romance threatened his sobriety. Learn why staying connected to your recovery program is crucial.
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Six Second Sobriety
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PD
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Love and Sobriety: The Cost of Skipping Meetings

No human power can relieve us of our alcoholism...The greatest threat to your sobriety is a new relationship.
Ever wondered how skipping a recovery meeting could impact your sobriety? In this episode of 'Six Second Sobriety', PD opens up about a recent personal experience that might just hit home for many. Caught up in the excitement of a new romance, PD found himself drifting away from his usual recovery meetings. It wasn't long before he noticed a change – not just in himself, but in the relationship too.
The woman he was seeing started to see less of the man she was initially attracted to. PD's story is a stark reminder of how cunning and powerful alcohol can be, always lurking, waiting for a moment of vulnerability. He underscores the importance of regular meetings and the support they provide, sharing that 'No human power can relieve us of our alcoholism'.
PD emphasizes that staying connected to your recovery program and seeking guidance from your higher power through others in meetings is crucial. This episode isn't just a cautionary tale; it's a heartfelt plea to stay committed to your sobriety journey and the community that supports it.