Just a little love letter to let you all know I'm away for three nights in Blackpool this weekend to attend our Northern AA Convention which I have been to for the last 4 events since I was 6months sober. I was frightened & nervous when I first went all on my ownsome but when I got there I got into some service & sold raffle tickets on the main greetings desk & soon got into the swing of meeting people & overcoming my shyness. I was well looked after as a newcomer & I received many touches & kind words which I so desperately needed & was grateful for.
Each time I go I can feel a little more of how I've grown by my God's grace & the fear has fled a little deeper away. I was told to stay away from the first drink & my life would get better. Of course I have done this by means of the program for me but this has come true. My life is getting immeasurably far better each & everyday 1Day@aTime.. I'm allowed to grow again where before I was lost & feeling alone. The sadnesses in my heart have eased & I've more & more courage to be honest about who I am & my mistakes. It is a wonderful journey to become real & who my Higher Power wants me to be.
I stay ever curious & keep putting one foot in front of the other as more becomes revealed. This fellowship is vastly more than any substitute I could have aksed for. You are my springboard & security of love that consistantly reminds me of God's love & how we are always doing this together wherever we are in our journeys. Thank you all for being here. Don't think I'm not with you when I'm not posting. I'm present with you in all your sharing so keep up the good work & keep coming back. I'm pleased & proud for you all. Godbless, Danielle xxx
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
