Wisdom From The Rooms...
A Reminder From Me: If You Don't Have An Addiction Please Share This And Any Recovery Information With Those Who Might Need It, You Might Save a Life... Don D.
April 18, 2016
Quote of the Week From The Wisdom of the Rooms...
"When I Get The Flu, I Forget I Was Ever Healthy."
I've heard that the "ism" in alcoholism can stand for many things, but my favorite is "Incredibly Short Memory." In sobriety, this presents a double problem. First, having a disease that is constantly telling me I don't have it is hard enough, but because of its incredibly short memory, I often forget how bad things were. The trouble, the demoralization, the hopelessness are all forgotten when my memories are painted with the brush of alcoholism.
Second, my incredibly short memory also quickly forgets the good times I've had in sobriety and the possibilities and hope I felt even a few hours ago. An event, a mood, getting a cold, nearly anything can trigger my alcoholism. And when it does, the color of my real & good life quickly drains, leaving me in a dark and barren place. With no light, no hope, and no memory of the bad times, alcoholism has me right where it wants me !!
This is why I go to meetings. In meetings I get the outside reminder of what it was like, what happened, and what it's like now. I get to hear my story come out of your mouth. And suddenly my memory returns - it was bad, and I belong here. I also get reminded of the hope and possibilities I have as I see and participate in the miracles of your lives. And that's when the miracle of recovery happens for me, too. It is here that I am safe; I have recovery, and my memory is once again lifted & restored into good working order.
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