No Strings Attached

AROUND THE TABLES, there is sometimes heard a lament or complaint about failures in Twelfth Step work, or lack of appreciation shown by some constant "slippers" in spite of all we are doing for them. Reviewing my own record, I realized how often I had been piqued because some newcomers didn't thank me or appreciate my efforts sufficiently. (Of course, I had said, "As long as I am sober, it is successful Twelfth Step work.")