When one alcoholic/addict shares with another alcoholic/addict

[MajestyJo]

November 30

"I began to find ... a more centered, purposeful life, at least in the sense that my body, mind, emotions, and soul were all more or less heading in the same direction. I was riding one horse instead of four."

Spiritual Awakenings Vol. 1

La Canada, Calif., November 1989

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December 1

"The greatest promise in the program is the one in the Twelfth Step. It tells me I will have a spiritual awakening as the result of the Steps. I know I need that awakening to have a chance to stay sober"

White Rock, British Columbia, May 2005
"Life -- It Happens"
No Matter What: Dealing with Adversity in Sobriety

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December 2

"I sabotage myself if I attach my sobriety to people, places, or things."

Spiritual Awakenings Vol. 1

Carbondale, Ill., August 1988
"It's Always Dark at the Beginning,"