One of the things we talked about today was what we remembered from the past and what it’s like for us today. A very good reminder for a lot of us, which has helped so many of us through time. Especially as we reach out to Christmas and New Year.
I know so much of this, mainly what it was that turned me around and helped me to get sober. I mean, there I was, ready to end my life, because alcohol was driving me insane. And back then there was no way we could discover AA. And there was nothing on alcoholism, no detoxes, no rehabs, no helpful information. I knew nothing, nor did anyone else.
Then I finally reached a point where I could not go on anymore and I could not stop drinking alcohol. So I got up and was leaving the bar to end my life, when a man I knew and drank with came over and told me he had just heard about a meeting we could go to and be helped with our drinking.
That was a sudden and great message which woke me up and gave me hope. I went home and got down on my knees, and for the first time in a long time I prayed. I asked my God to help me to stop from drinking and promised I would do anything for Him, if he could and would help me. I fell asleep and woke up the next morning and the alcohol was gone.
Five days later we went to this meeting and that began our staying sober.
Makes me so grateful because I have not taken a drink since then. A long time ago. And that makes me grateful and happy for the gift I have been given. I need to thank my Higher Power, and all those, who have helped me through all these years.