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| Wideness of my AA community |
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| Notes - Sober Thoughts |
| Written by Chipper |
| Thursday, 15 July 2010 14:22 |
| I did not go to a meeting this morning due to the baby waking early. After the nanny arrived, I walked to the office with my wife. We parted company at the corner and I got a cup of coffee before coming inside. Before I came up I sat on a bench in front of City Hall for a few minutes to smoke a couple of cigarettes and watch the world go by. Prior to sitting, I bumped into two AA fellows. As I sat, another AA fellow walked by and said a quick "Hi". While I sat, yet another fellow I know from the rooms came by. I do not consider him an AA as he is a shelter person who is forced into the rooms. I do not think he has our one prerequisite - a desire to stop drinking. I hope he does get it one day. Either way, I love how wide my community has become. When I was drinking in this same town, my community was limited to my drinking friends. I hardly knew anyone outside of that small bar community. And, half of them, I could not remember their names, though we professed great love and friendship often over a bottle. Today, I can sit for ten minutes on a street corner and say hi to numerous people I have a real bond with - alcoholism. If I sat for another ten minutes, I would likely see or wave to a few more people. Prior to AA, I did not realize how lonely and isolated I was. I think it will be a good idea for me to remember this new aspect of my life if ever the bottle and bar life seems like a good idea. |
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