Ma> re - hopefully she will get honest with herself - thanks for saying 
 Ma> this.  I used to attend a group where this was almost another slogan -
 Ma> you've got to get honest with yourself about your booze problem, was 
 Ma> what many a newcomer heard constantly.  It helped me so much in the 
 Ma> beginning and I think it is something that I need to be reminded of
 Ma> now when I have a LOT of stress in my life - probably because I HAVE a
 Ma> life now and I didn't before entering this program to get sober some 9
 Ma> plus  years ago (BY THE GRACE OF GOD).
 Ma> .
 AA doesn't promise you bliss, just a way to handle problems without having
 to pick up a drink....I hope my friend really gets honest with herself and
 make a honest atempt to try life on lifes terms without the booze...
 Over 9 years sober...wonderful. You are proof that the program works.
 Marie
... Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
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