One step at a time…again.

I talked to my sponsor this weekend and we agreed that now seems like a good time for me to go back through the 12 steps of AA.  The decision is not based on anything bad happening or any negative thoughts (at least no more than usual) on my part.  It's just because a lot has changed since …

Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water

On Sunday mornings I chair my home group's AA meeting.  I just started doing so at the beginning of this month, and it's a three month commitment.  Other than showing up for meetings, occasionally sharing, and talking program with other alcoholics, this is my way of doing service.  It is outside my comfort zone though, …

Choices

Yesterday was quite a day.  The early morning went well, it seemed like a good start.  Then, on the way to work, everything hit the fan.  The details aren't really relevant, so I won't write about them.  Suffice it to say, there were a couple of hours that were pure chaos, drama, flashbacks to the …

Weekends

I made it through the week.   I can't even begin to explain how happy I am that it is the weekend.  I love Friday nights because I know that I have two whole days ahead of me to do the things that I love - read, hang out with my husband and stepson, relax, watch …