As an Indigenous Recovery Warrior in active recovery from substance use who has faced the brink of suicide, I want to share my journey in a way that reflects the stories from Alcoholics Anonymous. These stories disclose in a general way what addiction was like, what happened, and what it is like now.Most people in AA can divide their recovery journeys into three paths:The Before Path: When they don’t know what they’re doing or where they’re headed.The Middle Path: When they “kinda” know what they’re doing, but there are still twists and turns ahead.The After Path: When they’ve been there, done that, and experienced success.I've had some major "aha" moments (some would say blunders, lol) in each path that have guided my journey and helped me get where I am today:<ol><li>My "before" moment: Before getting into recovery, there was a pivotal moment where I realized I needed a change. This was when I hit my “rock bottom."&nbsp; This was on July 27, 1996.</li><li>My "middle" moment: In the middle of my recovery, I faced a significant challenge that reshaped my perspective. My first day of sobriety was July 28, 1996.</li><li>My "after" moment: Achieving sobriety brought a profound realization that solidified my path. Today, all I want to do is share my experience, strength, and hope.</li></ol>What’s a big “aha” moment that changed the way you approach your recovery?You may also visit this link to check our healing courses and counselling... <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jdassociates.ca/counselling￼https://www.jdassociates.ca/courses">https://www.jdassociates.ca/counselling https://www.jdassociates.ca/courses</a><img src="https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/blogs/2147503454/images/04ca71-1b6-048b-c77c-d451b008284_Recovery_Warriors_CTA_NEW.jpg" style="" draggable="true"><img src="https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/blogs/2147503454/images/872a04-77e2-6b85-22d-43df785344_Red_Road_Self-Care_Guide-2.png" style="" draggable="true">

The Before Path involves uncertainty, the Middle Path involves understanding but still facing challenges, and the After Path involves success after completing the journey.

My 3 big “aha” moments!

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My 3 big “aha” moments!

My 3 big “aha” moments!

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