strength in my recovery

today i have to be thankful for the many people i have met in my recovery who have been there for me whenever i have been in need. i thank my higher power for bringing them into my life. they unselfishly listen to me whenever i am scared and fearful of a relapse. then before i know it hours have passed and they are still talking and listening to me, until i realize that my need to relapse has passed. I've grown tired and have gotten through another day, sober. so many wonderful people, most of them were only strangers a few months ago. but now they're there for me. they have extended a glorious lifeline to me and have asked for nothing in return. whenever they are down and out, and need a listening ear, i am all too happy to be there for them, like they were for me. sobriety is wonderful, I'm so happy that it now includes me. whenever a troubled stranger may come up to me, in need of my support, i want to unselfishly be there for them, to share the love that's always been there for me. i want to share my recovery with others who are suffering, because in my heart i know, that when another who is suffering comes up to them, they too will pass it on.
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growing
there is a road to happiness
and also there's a fee
you are but a seedling
sprouting to a tree
at times you will get crapped on
the growing will be hard
people they will hurt you
and also leave you scarred
you'll need water when your dry
and sunshine when in gloom
you'll need a lot of thoughtful care
if you ever are to bloom
the years will show you lots of falls
and your colors sometimes fade
but you will always spring back up
cause you are what God made
you'll need willingness and strength
to give your shape a form
and keep within a constant battle
so you'll get through the storm.
john carcerano 84
this blog is written for you, in conjunction with the upcoming book "A NEW JOURNEY" RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION
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