Long-term blackouts were natural occurrences during my drinking years. Alcoholics began to open their doors and hearts to me during those early and dangerous seasons. I was so afraid to be alone during the holidays because I might drink. I also learned of marathon meetings and began to attend them in my early years of recovery. You see, Alcoholics Anonymous has become my family.
Alcoholics are there to support each other during good and bad times.
The gifts I have received from this wonderful program are too numerous to count. Remember that it is OK to be good to yourself, in a healthy way, by reaching out to others who still suffer and to ask for help when you need it. May God bless you during this special time of year and always. Gratefully submitted, Gary Lord The Benefits of Sober Living Associations One of our goals here at NFL is to teach a recovering individual how to successfully transition back into the realities of every day life. However, for some, leaving the structure and security of a recovery home or treatment center can be scary and somewhat dangerous, but at some point everyone must move on.