Old 09-23-2013, 08:34 PM
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Gottalife
12 Step Recovered Alcoholic
 
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You have great experience to share with the newcomers, not just from the book, but the fact that you have really grasped this way of living and are putting the suggestions into action in your own life. There is nothing more powerful in this fellowship than leading by example.

Also, in my experience, the folks in AA that do this work, H&I, reaching out and trying to help others, seem to stay sober. Your sponsor is steering you towards long term sobriety.

"Nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with alcoholics. It works when other activities fail".

The real power in this program is in the giving, not the receiving.

All the best to you!
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