Responsibility

As the holidays are here let’s remember to be responsible. Not only when getting behind the wheel, but when attending parties, gatherings, company events or any other place people congregate. It is your responsibility being in recovery to be responsible for your recovery. Do not leave that in the hands of friends and family. Not every one will respect your sobriety, but you must. After all it is your life that will be affected if you relapse.

Don’t think that others will not drink or “party” right in front of you and maybe even ask you to participate. It is not their responsibility to keep you sober, it is yours. It is ok to say no to invitations. It is ok to leave events early. It is ok to host and request no alcohol or drugs be present. It is your right and your responsibility to protect your sobriety.