Wednesday, January 23, 2008

A.A.’s FREEDOMS

 

I craved freedom.

  • First, freedom to drink;
  • later, freedom from drink.

The A.A. program of recovery rests on a foundation of free choice.

There are no mandates, laws or commandments. A.A.’s spiritual program, as outlined in the Twelve Steps, and by which I am offered even greater freedoms, is only suggested. I can take it or leave it. Sponsorship is offered, not forced, and I come and go as I will.

It is these and other freedoms that allow me to recapture the dignity that was crushed by the burden of drink, and which is so dearly needed to support an enduring sobriety.

Just for today.

See also;

          First Year Sobriety: When All That Changes Is Everything
by Guy Kettelhack

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