I am going to my friend’s second anniversary with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) today. I can break my own anonymity, but will not break hers. I’ve been in AA for almost eight years. I had a lot of support, but Jesus Christ was the only one who has kept me going.
Some days are easier than others, but it’s never worth going back to drinking. I have a one-bedroom apartment, and owe it all to God and the other people in AA. They gave me so much support.
I am really sad today. My oldest daughter died from stage 4 cancer just over a year ago. Five of my six grandchildren are in a foster home. Last I heard they were soon to be adopted, but I’m not going to leave it like that. I haven’t heard from my grandchildren in a year, and I really miss them.
My other daughter, Bernice, recently had a miscarriage. I told her how sorry I was, and I wish there was more I could do. But nothing happens in God’s world by mistake.
I wouldn’t tell anybody it gets better, but trust Him and don’t give in to drinking and drugging. Anybody that said it’s easy hasn’t had a real drinking or drug problem, but conquering it is worth it.
