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June 2009

I'm no saint!

Getting to the truth about self with Step Six

SOMETIMES sitting home taking time off sounds like a deserved reward. I "need" some time just for me, don't I? Don't I do enough? Why do I always have to be the one to make sacrifices? No one else has to. My group couldn't get along without me, you know. Of course, if they would only do things the way I suggest . . . if only they would listen to me . . . if only I had more control around here, and more money than I am currently making and a different relationship (someone who really understands and loves me), then I could finally relax and begin to enjoy my sobriety.

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