| I came into the program 1/2/1996. My addiction had kick my ass, and I was ready for a new way of dealing life. Finding my sponsor was a gift to me, coming into the rooms I didnot believe in friendships. I always seen it as you wash my back, and I wash yours kinda thing. My first sponsor just reinforest that believe. My second sponsor just wanted to know what I wanted to do about my problem, and how could he help. Working the steps with him I came to believe in friendship for the first time in my life. Living this program gave me hope in a better life, one with real happiness. I'll never forget my first birthday, people a year earier I didn't know and would not have care to. But after going to meeting, having phone meetings that last sometimes for hours, and just sharing war stories. That night I felt I found where it is I belong. I went from there to improve my life, going back and getting my GED and going to Tech school and getting a job with a real furture, would have not happen if I was not working this program. That hope for a better life makes you do things you would not nomally do. This all started with asking for help. Excuse me for sharing twice, I just felt the need to share what happen after working the program alittle while. |