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November 1978

PO Box 1980

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I'm one of those "middle-timer" members, and I must admit in all honesty I'm not adapting too well to the role. Being involved in the program during the first few years made some astounding things begin to happen. Self-centeredness and nameless fears began to slip away; a few grains of wisdom began to slip in; angers and resentments began to slip away; self-respect began to slip in; glimpses of the power of my Higher Power began to slip in; visions of things material began to slip away; the true love of family and friends began to slip in. The illusion of happiness was no longer an illusion.

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