I have 13 years of sobriety. It has definitely not been easy at times.
“The decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God” was probably the easiest step for me. There were times I definitely took back my will and then that step was difficult . As long as I relied on God he saw me through .
Relationships have always been difficult for me.
But I learned very early in the program that even though I was learning mantras to get me through, there were sick people in my world and my continual reaffirmation of one’s commitment to trust in God.
My dear sponsor pointed that out right in the beginning.
So as I learned things happen for a reason, things were right on track , God doesn’t make mistakes: so what was he teaching me?
Acceptance, tolerance, forgiveness and Let it go and let God.
When I do that, I am happy, thankful for the friends I do have, happy to be busy with my activities and just content in all things.
Eventually I will forgive the person who has wrong me but I will not let her take up valuable space in my head! I will then pray for her. I think I have made progress.
Please share your progress you have made and how you did it.