The last couple of days I’ve been thinking about all the benefits I have received from this program. One of the best is what I was told, when I came in. I never have to be alone again. Ever.<\/p>\n
I was also told that I cannot work this program by myself or stay sober by myself. All this I have found to be true. The unfortunate thing was that, when I came in, I was so used to isolating. I really didn’t like people. I wanted to be left alone. But, if I was going to get sober, I was going to have to give up isolation and open up to others. Others just like me.<\/p>\n
My first meetings were spent coming to meetings five minutes late and leaving five minutes early. That was until a big ex cop met me at the door as I was leaving. He wouldn’t leave me alone. Nor would others, who only wanted one thing for me; to get sober and stay sober.<\/p>\n
I’ve learned the value of spending time with others in this program. I have learned so much from them. I’m still learning. I’ve learned that I not only need others, but when things get tough or too complicated for me, others can help me, where I cannot help myself. What I can’t do alone, we can do together. When I get off track, others can put me back on track and I can do the same for them.<\/p>\n
I have found that I need companions, friends on this path to continue to accompany me along the way. They can calm me, when I am in turmoil. They can comfort me, when I’m lost and confused. They can direct me, when I don’t understand. They can help open my ears, when I become stubborn and don’t want to listen. They open my eyes, when I don’t want to see. They hold me up, when I lose strength. They can make me willing, when I want to close down. They are my foundation in helping practice the Steps of this program. When I’m afraid, they give me courage. When I need love, they’re there for me.<\/p>\n
I owe so much to those who would not leave me alone. They directed me to help me find my way to the God of my understanding. I have gratitude to all who have helped me stay sober. I am not alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The last couple of days I’ve been thinking about all the benefits I have received from this program. One of the best is what I was told, when I came in. I never have to be alone again. Ever. I was also told that I cannot work this program by myself or stay sober by … <\/p>\n