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In one world there is hope
In the other ... there is none.
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A cold, superficial ... shallow world
and I'm just another cold lifeless speck of sand
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I had my last drink sometime in the early morning of December 16, 2007 (I don't remember my last drink). I came to a few hours later, a broken man.
Driving home (a 2 hour drive), I stopped at a gas station and called the AA hotline in my home town. I had to dial about 6 different numbers before I reached someone. He invited me to his home and we talked for a few hours. The next evening, I started my first thread on SR and several alcoholics were so kind, understanding, and encouraging. The following evening, I went to my first AA meeting, the man I had met with me every step of the way (he became my sponsor).
I believe that the Creator gave me the strength & the courage to reach out for help. Where else could it have come from?
What other alcoholics gave me was that first glimmer of hope when I was truly hopeless. I remember those feelings so vividly. The people I have met and who have helped me on this journey are just incredible.
It is a different world. And it was right in front of me all along.
I have been very fortunate. Once I reached out, I left that cold shallow world behind, hopefully forever. I have a good life.