[Paulie]

I understand, for a long time I went through this thing where I did not want to give my number to new comers because I felt like crap when they would relapse, I did not want to sponsor anyone for the same reason.

Obviously, I had to do some work around this area. It is not easy to pick up the phone and call someone that you don't know. today, I love when that phone rings and it is someone that I gave my number to at a meeting, it gives me a chance to work on my recovery, not just help someone else. I understand that today and I love it. Think of it that way, you are sharing with someone else, helping them too.

If someone is going to relaspe they are going to relapse, there is nothing I can do to stop that. If they are going to take me with them, then I was going to do it anyone, with or withouth them eventually.

Use the numbers, I promise, you will feel better.