AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
August 10, 2014
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Friendships
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish,
to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends -- this is an experience you must not miss.
We know you will not want to miss it.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 89
Thought to Ponder . . .
A friend is one who sees through you and still enjoys the view.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H E A R T = Healing, Enjoying, And Recovering Together.
A Member Shares:
Hi Everyone, I am an alcoholic, and my name is Pam. When I was out in the drinking world, I didn't have friends. Sure, I had lots of drinking buddies. I liked to drink with the guys, as girls couldn't drink as much. I spent a little time in jail for DUI's. Did any of my 'friends' come to visit? Not one. Where were my so-called friends when I needed them? When I finally came to AA when I was 57 years old, I was overwhelmed to find that so many men and women have this disease. Today, I have AA buddies whom I call my friends. They are true friends, who will drop what they are doing to help another alcoholic in need. I mean anything at all, just not with the Steps or for help with the program, but true friends who will come and push your car out of the ditch, visit when you are ill, and invite you into their homes, just because we are true friends. They like me for who I am. I don't have to put on 'airs' to feel comfortable. Today I can be myself, and now that I have changed, I like myself. So, if you are new, just coming back, or when struggling, stick with AA. Keep coming until the miracle happens. The Promises will also come true, if we work the 12 simple Steps. Thank you for listening to me ramble. Love you all.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
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