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August 1980

Meetings. . .

Around the Tables

AROUND THE TABLES of late, it has been forcefully brought to my attention that I am not this Fellowship's head troubleshooter, leader, expert, judge, father, confessor, king, or president. I am merely a recovering alcoholic who, through God's patient understanding and AA's help, has stayed away from a drink for just one day at a time. This aspect of sobriety shows some growth, for I recognize the absolute futility of attempting to specify some other alcoholic's program for him or her. The Twelve Steps have long been set; I try to practice them, and the results show.

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