Just got a big dose of "life on life's terms"
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: The Trenches, Texas
Posts: 778
Originally Posted by WakeUp 
Thanks for the kind words everybody.
I am in the middle of a long, grueling 5th Step. My sponsor asked "What resentments do you have against your cancer?" I said what was there to be resentful about? I have cancer and that is that. She said "Start writing and call me back in an hour."
An hour later, I had two pages of resentments that I read to her.
I am in the middle of a long, grueling 5th Step. My sponsor asked "What resentments do you have against your cancer?" I said what was there to be resentful about? I have cancer and that is that. She said "Start writing and call me back in an hour."
An hour later, I had two pages of resentments that I read to her.
It's times like these when the walls feel like they are caving in that a couple prayers always seem to show up:
Thy will be done.
and
Use me.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: « USA » Recovered with AVRT (Rational Recovery) ___________
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I'm sorry to hear this, WakeUp. DayTrader is right on the money, though. Your situation absolutely proves that the ridiculous notion that we must be "happy" all the time in order to stay sober is entirely nonsensical. Talk about "triggers" ! Life is life, though, and part of truly recovering means not getting drunk regardless of what life throws at us. It would be a very good example indeed for others to see you prevail regardless. I truly hope all works out for you in the long run.
Adventures In SpaceTime
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 5,827
So sorry to hear this news, Wakeup. You're such an inspiration for others! How awesome you are accepting things matter-of-factly. You're such a great example of sobriety!
All my hopes for you and Carol.
All my hopes for you and Carol.
Reach Out and Touch Faith
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: On a Sailboat
Posts: 3,871
Originally Posted by WakeUp
Thanks for the kind words everybody.
I am in the middle of a long, grueling 5th Step. My sponsor asked "What resentments do you have against your cancer?" I said what was there to be resentful about? I have cancer and that is that. She said "Start writing and call me back in an hour."
An hour later, I had two pages of resentments that I read to her.
I am in the middle of a long, grueling 5th Step. My sponsor asked "What resentments do you have against your cancer?" I said what was there to be resentful about? I have cancer and that is that. She said "Start writing and call me back in an hour."
An hour later, I had two pages of resentments that I read to her.
The program probably saved my life. I really believe without it I would have gone on a bender that would have ended in my death.
Both you and Carol are in my prayers
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