AA Thought for the Day - October 4, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

October 4, 2015

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A Family Disease
It is important for me to realize that, as an alcoholic, I not only hurt myself, but also those around me.
Making amends to my family, and to the families of alcoholics still suffering, will always be important.
Understanding the havoc I created and trying to repair the destruction, will be a lifelong endeavor.
The example of my sobriety may give others hope, and faith to help themselves.
- Daily Reflections, p. 173

Thought to Ponder . . .
Don't give up before the miracle happens.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
A A = Always Alive.

A Member Shares:
Hi, my name is Deb, a grateful recovering alcoholic.  Alcoholism is truly a family disease.  It can destroy families.  I know, because I was on that path with my child.  My son was 5 when I got sober, and I thank God every day for showing me where to get help, and I thank Him that he put truly good, sober people in place to guide me.  My son doesn't remember me drunk, and I am thankful for that.  I was not an abusive mother, but I was an absent one even though I was physically there with him.  I was either drinking, drunk, or nursing a hangover … not the best caretaker and playmate.  But God planted the seed of AA in me; the thought, that is.  And I was able to become the mother I believe that He meant for me to be because I (finally) embraced this program as outlined in the Big Book and worked the Steps as outlined in the Big Book.  My sobriety date is August 1, 2004.  When I was putting the Christmas lights on the tree that year, I was on a ladder, stringing the lights, humming and chatting with my husband and son ... remember - he was 5 - and he said, "Mommy, you usually mad when you put lights on.  Why you not mad?" and I said, "Mommy has a program now."  Even my five-year-old son was able to articulate that he sensed a change in me.  What a miracle!  Please don't leave before the miracle happens for you.  Thanks.
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In love and service,
joanna b
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Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
dailythought@aa-alive.org