something that works for me.

I am actually writing a book about my journey as it is vastly different from traditional "recovery programs". I went to Rehab (my choice - not court ordered) in Florida. I tried both AA and NA down here, but the recovery scene was not ideal for my success.

I was fortunate enough to find a great job in my field down here, that challenged me and allowed for upwards movement within the company (something my job in VA did not do well) it kept me very busy, but not overly stressful, so I was able to see some of my hard work bear fruit. Also I spend a lot of time in the gym, I joke with people that "my recovery happens in the gym", also I spend a lot of time outdoors now, in nature and most importantly I was introduced to "Crainosacral Therapy".

Craino is a very unique type of therapy and if you allow, it gets deep into the sub-conscious, allowing you to dive into yourself in away traditional therapy wont. For me, this was amazing, it allowed me to understand why I made choices I did previously in my life in a way that attempting "step-work" was never going to allow me to do.

I also write down goals at the first of each year, something I never did prior to my recovery.

I try to find purpose in everything I do now, whether its the gym, nature or professionally, and if I do not find that purpose I move on to something that will fulfill that for me in a positive way.