Turning Points of View

I thought to stay homebut it’s only an hour,So I go for a doseOf the magical power. I take a seatAgainst the wall,Next to BubbaWith

So I’m trying to take suggestions from my sponsor, so he tells me to be kind and in a store pay for the person’s stuff

So I kept coming in and out of the program relapsing, trying to decide what I needed to work on to stay sober.  What was

I often refer to the voices and the in-decisions in my head as my Committee holding a meeting, or I refer to them all flying

I am writing this letter to tell you that I want nothing to do with you.  You have caused my family and me a tremendous

Looking back on my relationship with my first sponsor, there is one thing he said to me that resonates loudest:  “Nothing is more difficult for

When I went to my first NA meeting, I immediately felt comfortable.  That same meeting became my home group when I had 30 days clean,

My first sponsor and I quickly formed a friendship in recovery.  Not only did he walk me through the Steps, but he also listened to

At the age of 21 I found myself riding a Greyhound bus under the influence of many substances and there had never been a clearer sign that my

Since I was old enough to ponder it (like 20 billion human brothers and sisters before me), I have always been obsessed, disheartened and confused

I’ve come to understand that my fears are just random feelings using me for target practice.  I’ve also come to understand that my fears are

Today is my friend Ellen’s 24th sober anniversary.  We have been friends for 22 years.  In dog years, that’s about 88.  I met Ellen when

First thought wrongMaybe I’ll have a little.First thought wrong,I think I’ve figured out the riddle.First thought wrong,I’ll only have one shot.First thought wrong,It’s how I’ve

I was sober for 20 years when I relapsed.  After going to school to receive my CAC, I figured I knew it all and didn’t

Drinking to live Chained in pain Until I die It’s a long road No end in sight An alternative path Treatment Terror Rollercoaster ride –

This Too Shall Pass I definitely use this saying the most when I am stressed and anxious. I catch myself at least a dozen times

January 7, 1985, is a date that will be forever embedded in my memory.  Sitting in the emergency room of a hospital in the Bronx,

This is extremely difficult for me to do, but I have to let you go.  You have served me well for many, many years, or

You Are Not Alone When I am stressed, lonely, and feeling unique, like no one could possibly understand what I am going through, it helps

The Dark Corners of my mind bring me unwanted memories Of dimly lit, smoke-filled rooms charged with despair, remorse Tall stools to sit on, amber