"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
I can comfortably relate to that way of thinking. I too did not think I could ever make it a day without the use of drugs. Sometimes I surprise myself.
I live with my sister and family and like many other married couples they have their problems. For the most part I can usually understand more where my sister is coming from. And not because she is my sister. I clearly see when the brother in law makes decisions it affects the whole family. Such as gambling and drinking. The gambling obviously puts financial strain on the family and the drinking allows him no family time because he is too sick the next day. Today he was sick and there was no family time, only arguing. Before joining the program something like that would encourage me to go use to break free from advertisy. today I had no desire and that is thanks to this program. I finally realized I cannot choose how to live their lives but I could however choose how to live my own, and it is because I am powerless over what they do. I learned that from the program.
Today, and just for today, by the grace of God I am clean.....still.
I guess the message I am trying to relay is keep up the good work it gets easier, Take care and have a good 24.
I finally realized I cannot choose how to live their lives but I could however choose how to live my own, and it is because I am powerless over what they do. I learned that from the program.
That is exactly the rewards of the First Step, giving me permission and freedom to live and let live. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of the power of the First Step again, Sheila.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
