People who attend share experiences, strength, and hope, and their willingness and honesty will inspire your recovery. The Twelve Step program works because it doesn’t judge, and longtime members are willing to share their wisdom with newcomers. Fellowship is a critical part of recovery. It helps overcome the isolation and loneliness you may have felt in your days of active addiction.
The promise of the program is that those who follow the Steps will find happiness and a new sense of freedom. At meetings, members tell their stories and share how they’ve struggled and how they’ve succeeded in their recovery. They answer questions, listen, and keep what they hear private.
Action for the Day
Think about how you felt after attending a recent Twelve Step meeting. What did you learn? What wisdom did you share? If you haven’t gone to a meeting yet, use the Meeting tool in this app to access the AA website and find a local meeting right now. Let go of resistance and just give it a shot. Make a commitment to attend in the next twenty-four hours.
Thought for the Day
“Seven days without a meeting makes one weak.”