Yep, we hear all sorts of stories of alcoholics
and addicts sharing their own experiences,
strengths and hopes of what life was/is like
before, during and even after their drinking
careers.
It's in hearing them share that I can totally
relate to many of the things they are going
thru or have gone thru them while they were
drinking. Good things, bad things, positive
things, encouraging things.....all messages
of hope or messages of how I never want to
experience life with alcohol.
Yes, I sat thru a many a meetings nodding my
head in agreement or smiling with greatfulness.
It's sitting there listening, absorbing how many
of them have learned to stay sober one day at
a time to get them where they are today. Happy,
joyous and free from addiction each day. It's
carrying those tools and knowledge of a recovery
program Ive learned along the way from them
to incorperate in my own life to stay sober.
Many meetings i thought I didnt hear a thing or
that it wouldn't be helpful to me, when yet just
showing up sober so the newcomer and oldtimers
could and would witness me in person that I
was indeed sober that day was well worth it.
I took what I needed each of many meetings I
went to over the past 22 yrs and it has kept me
sober. Even if it was a hand shake or smile of
kindness, caring, understanding, fellowship.
