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LIFE IN SPITE OF ALCOHOLISM
Al-Anon has not taken alcoholism out of my life. However,
it has given me a life in spite of alcoholism, one that is far
better than I ever dreamed possible. I learned how to have
hope, how to breathe, how to play. I learned how to put me on my
list of "things to take care of today."Before Al-Anon, my
life was always about other people - what will happen if they do
that? What will they do if I say this? I better not
say this or do that because I don't know how they will react!
Al-Anon has helped me realize I am a valuable person. I
have a Higher Power who doesn't make mistakes. I believe
my Higher Power created me, and I'm not a mistake. Before
the program I felt everything about me was a mistake.
Today, in spite of the alcoholic's opinions or reactions, I
can be me. I have an inner peace and believe that no
matter what happens in my life or in the disease of alcoholism,
I can live through it.
As long as I "Keep Coming Back", work the Steps, and call my
sponsor, I won't have to walk through life alone. Today
life is good and life is fun, thanks to Al-Anon!
- Sandra R., Kentucky
Reprinted from The Forum magazine, March 2003 Issue,
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These materials are adapted and reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family
Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
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