I used to see things in black and white. Literally and figuratively. Meaning I didn't really notice colors and couldn't really feel Happiness. I also judged myself very harshly but allowed myself a huge "grey" area to do things society saw as self harm and selfish... I hurt people for my needs or I offered to help people to get my needs met.
AA and other twelve step groups gave me Hope.
Hope that I could Live differently than I knew how to on my own.
AA and the steps showed me my brokenness But also showed me strength and change was possible.
I am a hopeful person today as long as I maintain the last three steps and for me, that means definitely relying on my Higher Power because Love has carried me through years of good and bad..pain and Joy..all sober..
Stick around for the Hope
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