Friends of Bill
Yesterday marked my eighth sobriety birthday as a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Reflecting over the last few years, I have seen growth in several areas of life. One of the foundational tenets of my sobriety is, of course, to not drink. If I remain abstinent, then I have a fairly good chance of making this thing called life work. Initially the goal was physical wellness. As I was able to piece together a few days on this journey, I could then move beyond the physical realm to the emotional and psychological wholeness I really desired. There are many aspects to the A. A. program I do not agree with nor espouse, but overall the accountability group has helped me to grow and progress. One benefit was a return to a belief in the true God, stripping away all the man-made ideas I added...ideas which were not God or His nature. It is truly Him who keeps me sober. The accountability group merely supports the work of God in th...