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I can only echo what Rowan shared, and it does require some patience. At first I didn't want anyone to know that I had such a "horrid disease", especially not after being the life of the party for many years.
Working and practicing the 12 Steps lifted that shame, and practicing the 12th Step by working with other alcoholics and being of service has given me the gifts of gratitude and genuine humility. I honestly couldn't ask for a better life than the one I have in recovery.
My kids helped out too, they announced to all their classmates that Dad was taking them to AA meetings, so much for anonymity! :rof I like to think that I wear my sobriety with pride, sometimes silently, or when it's appropriate I'll share my experience with a listening ear.
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