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Dave Harm


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I usually attend only one 12-step meeting a week because of the drive to and from the town that its held in. They have a variety of meetings throughout the week, but they all start at 8 PM and by the time it's over and you have your chit-chat afterwards and you drive home and relax. It's getting pretty late. Last night, I was asked by the head of AA in our area if I would attend their meeting. I said I would.

The reason he wanted me there, was because a mother made a donation to the AA library. About three months ago her son committed suicide. He was becoming a young leader in the AA program, he always went out of his way to make sure the young folk (20s) were doing everything possible to stay sober. But while he was looking out for them, no one was looking out for him.

The mom knew he did find some life in AA and through my efforts in our local communities she knew about me and my books. She bought a couple of my books off the Internet and liked them so much that she got a couple more for the AA library.

She made the comment that, "Dave makes some great suggestions for those wanting sobriety." Now that's cool! That's what I write for - to help others - even if it's just one person - or in this case one co-dependent.

So now my books are in the AA/Alanon library in our local community. Tonight, I'll be writing her a letter of sympathy and gratitude because she believes my books can help others. For me, it was quite an honor...

But boy did it wear me out. I get up at 4:30 AM for work, so as Jackson Browne would sing, I'm "Running on low, running on empty, running low... running dry."



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Well done, I think its so sad that he looked after everyone but no one really looked to him, I know what you mean about running on empty, am shattered at the moment have had one busy week,

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yep, you're right Dave...smile   pretty cool...and if you feel good justing knowing about 1 person you helped...just think about all the people you don't know, that you helped...you are a very special man, indeed...thank you for being you...

Lori



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Well done in your work being passed further along, Dave. I'm sure it has been some comfort to this compassionate woman who can see the suffering & betterment in others despite the sad loss of her son. I can only imagine how hard his new life must have been for him to be unable to work through difficult days. I am so sorry for the loss of his life & for the loss to his family. Thank God there is hope for more of us than there ever was today. I hope we all have a blessed day & know how loved we are despite how difficult life whether sober or not can be. Good luck in your work, Danielle x


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This is what I remind myself in my work with a population of juvenile offenders where statistics show over 80 percent are going to land back in jail at some time.  How about that 20 percent?  If I can help just 1 person...  And just like you, I know I have really helped more than just 1.  It is pretty cool, but also draining and we have to constantly watch out to not become the person that nobody is looking after while we are busy looking after others.  I'm much earlier on in the program so self-care is still something I have to work hard at...as well as asking for help and staying connected to the fellowship.  Good work Dave.  You've been extremely inspiring to me ever since you came on to MIP.  A true blessing.

Mark

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