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And just like that, we divert out of Chapter 3 in the Alcoholics Anonymous book. Stay with me, I promise we’ll make it all the way through! I wanted to take this week in the podcast to recognize another very key milestone and moment in Alyssa and my life. August 8th is a day that will live with us forever, as it is the day that we found out that our daughter (unnamed at the time) had a very serious health condition. I will forever look to this day as the exact moment that my alcoholism was completely taken away from me, as I discovered a personal relationship with God sitting there in the ultrasound room that day.
Think that avoiding alcohol for a period of time is a way to prove to others, and to yourself, that you’re not an alcoholic? That doing so would flip a reset switch and let you come back to drinking as a normal person would? We’ve all done it. In entering recovery, you are going to have to address and become comfortable with this fact - once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic
Interesting Articles & Reads
Top Relapse Triggers for People New to Recovery
Tying this article to the latest podcast - Indulging in overconfidence, arrogance, or denial of a substance abuse disorder. I have become very comfortable knowing that I am an alcoholic for life. Despite this, and despite all the work and effort that I put into this part of my life, I don’t feel it is my identity nor fully defines who I am.
The Role of Nutrition in Recovery
This one could likely turn into its own post or series. I have split feelings on this. As an alcoholic, when you’re body is coming off of the doses of alcohol (and sugar) you’re likely going to find yourself craving sweets. My roommate in rehab woke up every morning at 3 am and had to go to the kitchen to get one or two Rice Krispie Treats. He claims he never had eaten them prior. New cravings kick up, and I always told myself ice cream was better than a case of my drink of choice, but eventually I did hone things in. Clean nutrition makes everything in life better, but at the same time you need to be forgiving of yourself during your recovery journey, especially early on.
That’s all I’ve got! All the best,
Kyle Zibrowski