“The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”
~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
A.A. Thought for the Day
Some things I do not miss since becoming dry: that overall awful feeling physically, including the shakes, a splitting headache, pains in my arms and legs, bleary eyes, fluttering stomach, droopy shoulders, weak knees, a three day beard, and a flushed complexion. Also, facing my wife or my husband at breakfast. Also, composing the alibi and sticking to it. Also, trying to shave or put on make up with a shaky hand. Also, opening up my wallet to find it empty. I don't miss these things, do I?
If it were not for this program I would never have been able to shed the shame that kept me from joining society and becoming a father, friend, and neighbour. I do not regret the past but there are many things from it that I do not miss. I love this new life and thank my higher power for it.
~ Mike
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