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April 29, 2026
I have had my share of difficulties in my life. Some of my own doing, and some not. It’s tough to see daylight in the chaos of battle. The smoke doesn’t clear until I stop fighting. I need to surrender. Not give up, but surrender to the idea that I am my own enemy. I…
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April 28, 2026
I’m still learning. I haven’t got life all figured out yet. Experience and observation have been my best teachers. After a while, I have learned that I don’t need to solve every problem, especially those that are not mine to fix. Just like parenting a child, sometimes I need to let others figure things out…
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April 27, 2026
I am sad to report the passing of our friend John Flynn. He was a strong member of our Fellowship for 47 years. I have known John since my early days in recovery. His dedication to helping the still sick and suffering alcoholic is unmatched. He helped countless alcoholics find their way, including me. In…
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April 26, 2026
Every time I run into what seems like a dead-end, I feel like I’m being punished. In the moment, I hate being reminded that when one door closes another one opens. I have learned that the direction I was heading was not my destiny. God has different plans for me. So I need to stop…
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April 25, 2026
Every day I have a choice – to pick up a drink or not. It’s something that gets easier over time, but it still remains. One drink will send my addiction into motion. It’s a life-changing decision which can be made impulsively rather than thoughtfully. When the thought may arise, I should ask myself if…
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April 24, 2026
I believe what I believe. Some people have trouble with the idea of “God”. That’s ok with me. I’m not going to tell anyone what to believe. Some people need tangible evidence in order to believe. Many eventually come to believe once they look for God with an open mind and an open heart. I…
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April 23, 2026
When things are going well for me and life is a little bit calm, it’s easy to gravitate towards self-reliance and put my reliance upon God on the back-burner. That’s not a good idea. Eventually circumstances change and difficulties arise. In the chaos it’s hard for me to instantly see God. God doesn’t operate like…
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April 22, 2026
Living sober is the most important thing in my life. It is not an accessory. It is essential for me. “Normal” people may not understand that, but I do. People like me understand that. Everything good in my life is a gift of my sobriety. My sobriety is a gift from God. From Him to…
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April 21, 2026
Most people stop using and drinking as a last resort. Our options are limited. Our hope is sparse. We feel like true losers, like societal rejects. So, those who have succeeded try to help those who are trying to make it. We teach each other. We encourage each other. We lift each other up. We…
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April 20, 2026
I no longer look for comfort in substances. They stopped working for me. Abstinence alone does not bring me comfort. In fact, it exposes my discomfort. Living with a dependency upon the God of my understanding brings me comfort. Living within the solution rather than the problem brings me comfort. God, please help me…
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