JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for December 23, 2021

Motivation is the key!

This is what I love about this strip! No dragging things out forever. That’s because Armstrong has enough characters, and arcs, and stories to tell, that he doesn’t need to go in slow mo!

Relapsing is actually part of the overall process.

One day at a time. I wish my niece would have learned that.

Known as the George Crunchy intimidation factor!

I love a happy ending.

Awwwwww♡.

They actually wanted to be together. I’m so happy for the them.

Love this.

George: Kris’s (slightly) higher power!

Huzzah! And just in time for the Christmas weekend, too!

You CAN’T know, Nicole. That’s why you modulate your distance from a recovering addict, depending on how seriously you see them doing the work of recovery.

Sweet arc for Christmastime.

GOOD answer!

Not the best motivator, but effective.

What a nice question to ask a recovering alcoholic.

It is healthier to think of it as a lapse, not a relapse.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, and God bless us, every one! And if you have an addiction problem, I recommend: https://rurecovery.com

Nothing like a little fear to keep one clean and sober.

I always helps to have some outside motivation.

Many recovered alcoholics/addicts have a hard-assed sponsor to thank!