Originally Posted by
UncleMeat69 
Early in sobriety I was told that PAID means:
P = Pitiful
A = And
I = Incomprehensible
D = Demoralization
So alcoholics pay this price through the years as their illness destroys
their lives to the point that they seek help.
When they arrive in AA they are told "There are no dues or fees for AA membership."
So alky's have a pre-paid ticket to Alcoholics Anonymous membership. What more could any drunk ask for ?
To me, it defines the insanity of drinking again, after having every need to stop.
When I let myself down after promising to never drink again...