Second Chance Sobriety Homes

"The get-togethers after our meetings are good opportunities to share things that we didn't get to discuss during the meeting."

"There will be times, however, when we really feel like using. We want to run, and we feel lousy We need to be reminded of where we came from and that it will be worse this time. This is when we need the program the most."

Remorse is no longer an instrument we use to torture ourselves. Remorse has become a tool we can use to achieve self-forgiveness.Remorse is no longer an instrument we use to torture ourselves. Remorse has become a tool we can use to achieve self-forgiveness.

"The last thing we expected was an awakening of the spirit."

"We have become very grateful in the course of our recovery.... We have a disease, but we do recover."

Just for Today: I'm grateful for the time, the love, and the experience my sponsor has shared with me. Today I will call my sponsor.

Just for Today: I will accept my feelings, whatever they may be, just as they are. I will practice the program and learn to live with my feelings.

Just for Today: Wherever I am, whatever I do, I will seek to serve others, not just myself. When faced with a dilemma, I will try to do the right thing for the right reason.

Just for Today: I will decide to trust someone. I will act on that trust.

Just for Today: I am an addict every day, but today I have the choice to be a recovering addict. I will make that choice by practicing my program.

Just for Today: I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, I'll learn something new.

Just for Today: I will be a student of recovery. I will welcome challenges, confident in what I've learned and eager to share it with others.

Just for Today: I admit that I am powerless over my addiction. I will surrender to win.

Just for Today: The measure of my maturity is the extent to which I take responsibility for the maintenance of my spiritual condition. Today, this will be my highest priority.