but only if you are willing to work for it.
I have a very short but accurate answer to the first part of this question. Sobriety means EVERYTHING to me! I was physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually bankrupt when I came into the AA Program.
But by being willing to go to ANY lengths to get into the program and finally working it to the best of my ability in ALL of my affairs, I discovered that I was becoming an entirely different person.
One who loved was loved. Cared and cared for, interested in so much, and not hurting a soul. And, as time went on, this was only the beginning.
EVERYTHING that I have today I owe to the program of AA, including breathing in followed by out. I have children that no longer fear me, and actually love me openly.
A wife who, before making her transition, had never seen me drink and gave me a family life that I never had even as a child. A clear mind that seems to have the right answer to most problems, no matter how wild.
If I wake up in the middle of the night it is to go to the bathroom, not because I am bothered by anything.
I text our children, grandchildren, and some friends and other relatives weekly to let them know that they are being thought of and have been for several years.
I get responses from most of them. On the rare occasion that I am late sending the weekly text, some even contact me to see if all is well. WOW!
My sobriety means everything to me. Without it, I am the same person I was when entering the program, a walking dead man.
I am alive and, as long as I continue working my program to the best of my ability, I intend on staying that way.
How did I get my sobriety and how do I plan on keeping it? By working my program to the best of my ability, not only during meetings and church but also in my everyday affairs 24/7/365.
AA introduced me to sobriety and my Higher Power, who I now choose to call God.
To disagree with a popular phrase, God is not my copilot, He is my pilot and, as long as I remember this and act accordingly, I will be able to continue to meet with you and others like you in AA.
Why you may ask? So that I will be able to continue being too blessed to be stressed. Thank you, God!
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