I can stay sober. I don’t have to relapse. I never need to go back out there; I can stay here—there is a solution. I can stay here and stop running; I can stay here and start saying yes to life. I can find a Higher Power to rely on. I can find some peace and find out who I really am. I can make a decision and make some changes. I can make some new friends— And make amends to my old ones. A lot of addicts will go back to using, but I don’t have to. Not if I get a sponsor and get to work.
Take a deep breath… If I can accept the truth and put away my fantasy, If I can ask for a little help, If I can take these suggested steps, One day at a time, I will be free.
(Groups may change this reading to the “We” version at their discretion)
