There is a house 3 away from me that always has a lot of traffic. Lots of different people in and out. I was talking to a couple guys at the meeting tonight. They live there. It's a sober house. Had to go all the way to AA to meet the neighbors. I need to get out of my bubble a little more!
Also ran into a lady at a meeting this week who works at the store a block away where I go all the time. Guess I was the only one drinking in this neighborhood!! Wish I would have gotten to know these people sooner. Maybe I would have listened and saved myself some trouble....
After I read the first couple sentences of your post, I was thinking, Yikes!!! She lives next door to a drug house, that's not good. Then I read the rest of your post. Guess I need to work on my not judging skills . Apologies to your neighbors that I was so quick to judge. It does seem that your HP is placing the right people in your path. Peace
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I asked God for all things that I may enjoy life. He gave me life so that I may enjoy all things.
Christine, there's all kinds of people in these rooms, professionals, judges, business owners...and your neighbors. And the thing that I noticed was that these are the same kind of people that I used to like to drink with, that I seemed to bond to easily. The Fellowship is a very important part of this program, it's the "WE".
Christine, your life sounds a lot like mine. I spent nearly half of my life looking for something I all ready had. I have learned that even if I'm not where I want to be I can enjoy where I am on my way to where I'm going.
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Haha my first reaction was the same as Nezyb.. Drug house. When I initially started going to meetings I would see people from them everywhere... The grocery, pharmacy, on the bus, the mall, some would be my customers ( can be awkward), the coffee shop. These people were everywhere! At first, I would be a bit thrown off- I'm reminded of the old 'Seinfeld' episode of "worlds colliding" lol. I'd give a smile and WATCH them- ado they seem normal or happy? Yup, they were just going about their lives. It's from this that I truly learned these people are not 'they' or 'those people'. I'm one of 'them'. It's funny and comforting to me to see AA people throughout my day- its like we have that instant bond. It's great. I've also found out that a few of my coworkers are AA people, too! Never knew it. One actually said to me 'ya, I was definetly saving a seat for you". Lol- love it:)
Just this morning went to the store where one AA lady works. I'm in there alot and we were always pleasant to each other but today was different....more...better...I dunno. Just good to see her!
Just this morning went to the store where one AA lady works. I'm in there alot and we were always pleasant to each other but today was different....more...better...I dunno. Just good to see her!
. Apologies to your neighbors that I was so quick to judge. It does seem that your HP is placing the right people in your path. Peace