Temptation is going to pop up around the corner every so often with us! The thing is to have a plan. Have an "Escape Route", phone numbers, or other tools to use while you are out there. The Fear of Facing being out there with cash and/or being around people again seem to come up a lot. One night I took notes so that I would have answers. Here are some of the answers that I got.
Facing Fear of Being Out There With Cash – Around People and Temptation Again
 | Carry A list with your of number to call. |
| Stay in the present – One Day at A Time – Stay in Today |
| Have A plan for a way out (Escape Route), or an Exit Strategy |
| Have back-up Rides available |
| People, Places, and Things – Old Playmate and Old Playthings can get us in trouble |
| AA – Call People |
| If your uncomfortable – Leave |
| Stay away from places, so you don’t have to worry about “What if” for at least the first Year |
| Ask for help in the Morning |
| Throw things on the Table at Meetings – At Home |
| Read the Big Book – How it Works is real Good |
| Start your day over anytime |
| Weddings – Go Late and Leave Early |
| Remember, unlike Cell Phones – God’s number is never out of Service |
| People say – You were more fun before, but your Not in jail and other places |
| Call – Find a local Meeting |
| Powerless – Not Helpless |
| Prayer – Fellowship with another alcoholic |
| Meeting – These folks are as crazy as you are |
| Change Your Definition of a Friend |
| Take care of yourself – The Wedding, or Gathering, will go on without you |
| Stick around long enough to have something to use. |
| May need to know yourself – Sitting in a bar with no drinks…is it going to be fun? |
| Make a decision to do… |
| No Car/License didn’t stop us from Drinking… |
| Not responsible for your disease, you are responsible for your recovery. |
| Remain teachable. |
| Promises coming true…be Grateful. |
| Thank God for the Old Times |
| The way we think, we can sniff out anything or drug addict – we can sniff out anything. |
| Be careful of the “Poor Me’s”…. Poor Me, Poor Me, Pour Me Another. |
| Listen to suggestions and Talk to Your sponsor. |
| Go to AA Functions. |
| People in bars gave us advice – where did it get us? |
| Grow up – learn how to be a friend, husband, farther, man her in AA. |
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