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**CarolD** · 04-05-2007, 06:40 PM

Hi Jen...Thanks!

Step 1 was a huge eye opener for me.
It tore away the veil of "functioning alcoholic'
that I hid behind.

I did not become an alcoholic until I
was in my 40's.
Materially I lost nothing..Spiritually everything
was gone.
Depression and my saturated brain
made my life a meaningless hell.

In retrospect..my drinking did rob me of the
potential of enjoying a sober more productive life.

When I came into AA...I knew nothing about why
a bunch of strangers would.. could and did show me
a great way to live.

I soon found my long term depression was gone.
Living in the AA way is fantastic...

Thanks for letting me share

04-05-2007, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Hi Jen...Thanks! Step 1 was a huge eye opener for me. It tore away the veil of "functioning alcoholic' that I hid behind. I did not become an alcoholic until I was in my 40's. Materially I lost nothing..Spiritually everything was gone. Depression and my saturated brain made my life a meaningless hell. In retrospect..my drinking did rob me of the potential of enjoying a sober more productive life. When I came into AA...I knew nothing about why a bunch of strangers would.. could and did show me a great way to live. I soon found my long term depression was gone. Living in the AA way is fantastic... Thanks for letting me share __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!