I have just got back from a fantastic meeting held at a half-way house. Oh boy, did it ever remind me just how far I have come in AA and of all of the things that I have to be grateful for. There were people there who were shaking so bad through alcohol and/or drug withdrawal; people who keep trying to get the program and keep slipping; and people who have been sober and inspired us for many years.
I needed to be reminded of all of the good things that I have in my life now and of how different things are.
I no longer plan my entire day around recovering from a monster-sized hangover, buying more alcohol and then drinking it. I no longer feel that I have to hide away from fear of what I did or said the day before. I'm not frightened to answer my 'phone or open my front door. I have my self-respect back.
I am so truly grateful that I now have a choice in whether I want to drink or chose to have another wonderful sober day.
If you're new, or wondering if AA could be for you, I would suggest that you give it a try. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain. AA has given me a whole new life, and one that I am so grateful for. I now have true gratitude and humility in my heart, instead of fear and self-loathing.
And, it really does keep getting better!
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
hi i am new to the internet way of aa and i liked your share i had 6 years of sobriety and then went out again and have been back in recovery for 20 months now. i feel i have a hard time sharing and i know that it is the best thing to do but i must admit that i am scared. i have just done my 4th step for the second time and now i feel i need more than what i am getting here. at the present i live in north cyprus and i am leaving for the virgin islands at the end of march. i think i will enjoy getting back to the american aa as over here they do it the english way. it is similer but different.. i also have a hard time trusting people as so many i have trusted have turned on me even in recovery so i wondered if you had any thoughts on this.
