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09-02-2013, 10:52 AM | #1 |
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Don't try to do Thanksgiving, just do Thursday
Many years ago a fellow shared with me that he had told his sponsor
that he didn't think he could get through Thanksgiving without drinking. His sponsor asked him if he could get through today without drinking, the guy said, "sure." Then the sponsor asked do you think you could make it through a Thursday without drinking. The guy said, "sure." The sponsor replied, "Then don't try to do Thanksgiving, just do Thursday." If you are having some challenging opportunities this holiday season, I've been there and I know how challenging it can be. Remember that we just get this deal one day at a time, no matter how long we're sober . . . . if it's easier than doing Thanksgiving, maybe you could just do "Thursday." Many AlAno Clubs and Fellowships will have alkathons during Thanksgiving, please check with your local groups for other holiday activities. This can be a tough time of year for some of us. If you are visiting out-of-town, remember that Service Centers, Intergroup offices, etc. are usually listed in the local phone book (under "Alcoholics Anonymous"). Check in the white pages for Alano Clubs, or in the yellow pages under "Alcoholism." Google "Alcoholics Anonymous" + [name of the town you will be visiting] --AsWeSeeIt
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