One of those thoughts I have had over time in here came from the poet Robert Frost. In one of his poems, he states, “two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”.
I have gone back a long time to this, because it has made a lot of sense, not just to my self, but others in here. It describes what has happened to me and other alcoholics. This program is one we have chosen to get sober. I had to go down this road and it has changed my life. It got me sober. It has helped so many. But the majority of alcoholics have never come here.
I was guided to this program by an old friend. I knew nothing about alcoholism or this program. All I knew back then was that I could not stop drinking alcohol. I knew no way out and my despair was driving me to suicide. That’s when my friend told me of a place where men and women met and stayed sober.
That gave me hope and I prayed that night and begged God as I understood Him to stop me from drinking, and I promised Him that I would do whatever He wanted me to do. The next day I awoke free of alcohol. It has never come back and I am truly grateful.
Time took time after I came here. That hundred percent surrender kept me in place in here, but time took time to begin to find that I needed to change or risk my sobriety. I finally did and, though time took time, I have changed. Found peace, happiness, faith, hope, and love, along with much peace of heart and mind.
Having taken that road we all have found is a miracle for this alcoholic. I’m here staying sober one day at a time. Willing to give of myself, whenever I can. Still go to meetings and listen, as well as sharing. The last three Steps are so important, it’s amazing. Freely giving what was freely given to me. Willing to practice compassion and love for others. Part of my thanking my Higher Power and those old timers, as well as those present around me. Thanks.