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 this life. Living each day one at a time, I look forward to