It is a design for living that works in rough going. Alcoholics Anonymous, pg.15
When I cameto A.A. , I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answer. I lost my job,developed physical problems, my diabetic father lost a leg, and someone I loved left me for another--and all of this happened durning a two week peroid. Reality crashed in, yet A.A. was there to support, comfort,and strengthen me. The princples I had learned during my early days of sobriety became a mainstay of my life for not only did I come through, but I never stopped being able to help newcomers. A.A. taught me not to be overwhelmed, but rather to accept and understand my life as it unfolded. Daily Reflections pg. 174
