Life before recovery
Before recovery, chaos and drama were standard for many, if not most, substance abusers. In recovery and aftercare we learn we don’t have to attend every fight (or party) to which we are invited. We can step back and say, will this be worth it a year, a week, or even 24 hours from now? Speak less and observe more. Minimize your time with toxic people. Don’t play a part; don’t be part of a play. Keep it real, down to earth, simple.