self pity

Be in the moment

February 29, 2012

“When we yield to discouragement it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future.” (St. Therese of Lisieux) Staying in the present moment helps keep me sober. When I was new, I couldn’t imagine in my wildest dreams that I could stay sober for years to come. It [...]

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H, J and Free

January 9, 2012
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Hi, I’m Hera, and I’m an alcoholic. I’m so glad to have come across this meeting tonight. I chose not to go to my usual meeting and was feeling the effects of self-pity creeping in. How nice that the topic this evening is “happy, joyous and free!” Yesterday was my four-month birthday, and I’m working [...]

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