Daily Reflection:

WHEN THE GOING GETS ROUGH

June 14
It is a design for living that works in rough going.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 15

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“When I came to A.A., I realized that A.A. worked wonderfully to help keep me sober. But could it work on real life problems, not concerned with drinking? I had my doubts. After being sober for more than two years I got my answer. I lost my job, developed physical problems, my diabetic father lost a leg, and someone I loved left me for another — and all of this happened during a two-week period. Reality crashed in, yet A.A. was there to support, comfort, and strengthen me. The principles I had learned during my early days of sobriety became a mainstay of my life, for not only did I come through, but I never stopped being able to help newcomers. A.A. taught me not to be overwhelmed, but rather to accept and understand my life as it unfolded.”

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Op, thank you, that’s very inspiring to hear! Agreed! AA isn’t just a program for arresting alcoholism, it’s a blueprint for life!

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This is really inspiring to read and I really appreciate you sharing it with us. I know sometimes it can be hard to be open and vulnerable but I also know that being vulnerable helps others in the same situation.

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