Review: Support for the Long-Term Struggles of Sobriety
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 12, 2014
Getting clean and sober is only part of the battle. STAYING that way as life continues to throw it's twist and turns is a whole other ballgame, and deserves special support. This is a direct, unflinching look at how to stay mentally strong and healthy during a lifelong commitment to sobriety. It addresses a diversity of issues, including old thought patterns that might creep up, a need to learn how to be assertive, open and clear in relationships, and how to maintain overall stability to avoid relapse.I've enjoyed the articles in Bajeerao's blog tour, and the book exceeds my expectations. It's well organized. with each chapter centered on one theme or guidance. The narrative includes personal anecdotes, case study examples and advice that is useful, compassionate, and also no-nonsense. Then each chapter offers resources for further exploration and workbook questions to make sure that the reader understood the topic and can truly use it for personal development. This is the kind of work you can read cover to cover, and then open up from time to time for random inspiration of a chapter now and then or a complete re-read. Good work on an important topic for addicts and the people in their lives.