“If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely…

“If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely depressed, realization of his condition may come to him.” Page 144 — The best time to fully realize and admit the hopelessness and powerlessness of our alcoholism is when we are at our lowest. If we are in enough pain, there is a chance we will surrender and become willing to do the actual work. Half measures don’t tend to work long term. If we don’t change, we drink. And if we drink, we return to the hell of active alcoholism. Step One is a prerequisite to the rest of the steps and pain is a prerequisite to Step One.

Help one; save two. Happy Tuesday!