The Bondage of Self

When I came into AA some years ago, I was told: This is a selfish program. In order to stay sober, it was suggested, it would be a good idea for me to keep the focus on myself and my own recovery. Down the road, as I got better physically and emotionally, I could become involved in service and Twelfth Step work. This was an exhilarating and freeing bit of advice, because all my life my caring and concentration had been for others--a codependent you would call me today.