Living Clean: The Journey Continues

I purchased this book as a gift for myself for my 30th birthday, It’s changed my life. It’s instilled confidence within myself i had forgotten i had all along. I laughed, cried, nodded along as i read the words that felt like i had put them there myself..I’ve heard this book in fractured pieces read aloud in NA meetings for topics on shares that allowed people to open up and be vulnerable in sharing their experience, strength & hope. I’ll forever be grateful for this book. If you’re a lost addict who’s been looking for themselves, here you are.

Hi. I want to share my experience.I spend half a year in NA and few month in AA. Never had any real addiction but thought that this could be kind of support or spiritual groups that i need at that time. They really damage my mental health and physical well being.I have psychological degree and keep learning and in one point figure out that there are lot of people with narcissistic personality disorder, psychopaths and borderline personal disorder. That's when I stopped going to AA and NA and starts working with psychotherapist.In my opinion if you don't have narcissism, psychopathy or borderline disorder it's better to stay away from that kind of organizations, because there you will spend most time with very abusive and sick people who will never change. Read some materials on psychopathy, narcissism, borderline disorder, find some tests on this disorders,, read about cults and how they brainwash people and then make your decision. I do thing that some people can benefit from this programs but most - not. mostly because of prison like environment.Good luck!

Have not finished it because I can read every paragraph about 5 times - there's that much knowledge in here.

I love this book Oh my God! Whenever I’ve been unsure of my course in my journey, this book (and my home group) let me know for sure where I should keep doing what I am doing cause it works, or Surrender what doesn’t work.M gr8tful for this life and all our lit but this book in particular is magnificent!

Great read !! Would definitely recommend buying !! Great for anyone struggling with addiction !!

Great for 12 step meetings

Finally, a book that goes into more of the "how" of the program. The Basic Text is key, but this is a must as well. I would strongly suggest this book to any newcomer or someone who's struggling with relapse. Frankly, anyone who has a hurt, habit or hangup who wants to live a good life that's not completely self centered may appreciate this book.

This book saves lives. I love reading it. It has totally enhanced my recovery, especially since a meeting I regularly attend started reading it weekly. We've now read the entire book over the course of about a year as a group and shared on its contents. It offers a totally fresh and new perspective on things we overlook on a daily basis. I am very grateful for this book.

In these times of addiction, a little non judgmental sanity divorced from idiotic partisan politics which infects our world is very welcome. An excellent book for those recovering from addiction and the people who love them..

So relatable and inspirational.

Really enjoyed this

Awesome

A must have for recovery