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September 2000

Double Gratitude

When I joined AA I really didn't understand much about alcoholism. I just wanted to quit drinking, get rid of the pain, and somehow get my life back together. I applied myself diligently and remained dry for almost eight years. I was most surprised then to find myself at the end of that time huddled in a hotel room with a bottle. The binge lasted five years until I finally hit bottom. What had happened to my firm resolve and diligence? I'd cut myself off from all AA contact, my husband was through with me, as were the children, and I was desperate.

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