Driving to a dinner out with friends on Friday, my friend
told me of a story about a man who was killed by a bear in Alaska while hunting and had "killed by a bear"on his headstone. We joked about that being a macho way to die". I, being new in recovery, was in my head during the conversation thinking my bear is on this table (others were drinking at dinner), my bear is lurking the convienience store, at sporting events, gas stations, grocery stores, concerts, holiday get togethers, work dinners, on vacation. Heck, my bear is everywhere.
I now have this life task of staying safe and clear of the bear.
Grateful for the long/old timers in this groupe that give me hope.
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Right on Joh. Keep practicing the principles and working all 12 steps. One day the bear won’t bother you at all.
Stick with those old timers.