I learned about the concept of a Higher Power from True. She wanted the best for me; she didn’t want me to suffer or relapse. Prior to making True my Higher Power, I would happily argue with anyone about religion. But after I met True, I no longer put up a fight about it. If a dog could be my driving force, who was I to argue against anyone else’s beliefs?
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Suntra creates recovery plans that work for the individual as well as the family, offering the highest level of discretion, privacy, and convenience.
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For someone to successfully recover, work needs to be done in his or her daily living situations. This takes time. There is a saying that anyone can stay sober in a treatment facility. Additional time and energy must be spend on recovery on return home.
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Why can’t they just stop drinking? A common refrain said by anyone who is tired of watching someone sink down the hole of addiction.
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