"I met a guy...", Famous last words - "I've got this", Alcohol becomes crystal, CPS, I don't got this, I can't stop this, everything I did was not working, Thank God for my sponsor, I was insane, breakdown of steps, we don't have to regret our past, when all else fails, God keeps me sober, pray pray pray pray pray, keep doing this program to the best of my ability, got daughter back at one year sober, has a healthy relationship in recovery, loves her little family ..read more

Characteristics of an addict (IRD), Progression of using substances, Substances as the solution, Endangering loved ones, The cycle of using (craving, using, remorse, rinse, repeat), Powerlessness, despair, , Hopelessness., God had to intervine., Just start talking to God ..read more

Honesty about using, Taking hostages, Psychosis while using, Legal consequences, Losing children, how using does affect others, Unmanageability, Leaning on fellowship during difficult times, Responsibility, accountability, Higher power, Parent, legal involvement, powerless, half measures, progress not perfection, higher power, humor ..read more

Determiation, Hope, Service ..read more

stay mindful of a program, commitments, sponsees, Trans-woman, Legal issues ,Treatment center, Uncomfortable in own skin, Drinking and drugs incl meth and heroin were only a symptom Relapse, Solution in the steps and service, overcoming obstacles in life like adoption, mental health, transitioning in recovery, being of service, working the steps, finding a higher power and just an overall badass share in the solution., Transwoman, relapse after having some time (worked steps, traditions, concepts) humility, accepting responsibility ..read more

Identify, Want to be wanted, Geographic, Psychosis, Too good for sober living, See my part, Giving back to women what was freely given to me ..read more

Taking suggestions (even when you don't want to., Doing the deal. "You should go to rehab", I've never left a meeting saying "I wish I hadn't gone to a meeting" , Homelessness , Heroin, pills, meth , "I never had a problem with alcohol", Focus on right now - get plugged in, Changing location doesn’t change your addiction, You make mistakes everyday, its just how you deal with them that makes the difference ..read more

Female, hope, pregnancy, sponsorship, god, humor, Remember your last comedown, Yets, Steps ..read more

CMA feels safe Never gave up I liked the story very much. I would suggest trimming the audio a little bit in the beginning and the end.Female, early use, multiple relapses, rehab, mother, counselor, education, time takes time, doing the work ..read more

Progressive, peer pressure, acceptance, spiral, family, hope, sponsorship ..read more