It makes a difference to have friends who care if we hurt.
Basic Text, p. 54
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For most of our problems, the solution is simple. We call our sponsor, pray, work the steps, or go to a meeting. But what about those situations where the burden is ongoing and theres no end in sight?
Most of us know what its like to live with a painful situationa problem that just isnt going to disappear. For some of us, the problem is an incurable, life-threatening illness. Some of us have incorrigible children. Some of us find that our earnings simply dont cover our living expenses. Some of us care for a chronically ill friend or family member.
Those of us who have ever had to live with an unresolved problem know the relief that comes from just talking about our problem with our recovering friends. We may get some comic relief. Our friends may commiserate or cry in sympathy. Whatever they do, they ease our burden. They may not be able to solve our problem for us or take away our painful feelings, but just knowing that we are loved and cared about makes our problems bearable. We never have to be alone with our pain again.
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Just for today: Those problems I cant resolve can be made bearable by talking to a friend. Today, I will call someone who cares.
I have a teenage son the could be considered an unresolved problem. I talked to my sponsor frequently about this relationship, which helps me deal with it. I also pray and work the steps to deal with the situation.
I also have a 24 year old son,struggling with an opiate addiction.I have learned to "Let go and let God",very difficult but like in my own life I had to "turn over to the care of" that which is greater than I.Life will continue beating down on us.but "we" know we can share our pain,laughter,tears,and joy with others just like us!!!
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Our purpose is to remain clean,just for today,and to carry the message of recovery.
I thank God everyday for the new friendships I have made in this fellowship. Anything is possible when you have the support of people who genuinely care and want to help on our life journey in recovery......
