havin given my 5th step tell of what ive found in my step 4 personal inventory, havin gained a sense of integrity from that tell, and usin the understandin of what ive found and learned made me an alcoholic, i get to give that self-found information to yet more who may be sufferin as i once was. it is what has given me a sense of belongin and knowledge of how others may use what ive lived and apply it to their lives. i no longer have to live under a vail or behind walls because ive learned that by the tell of my inner most guarded secrets, put out there by my own doins, are storys of personal triumph and may help another. i get to live the freedom further by givin away my inner most secrets to yet others, who may be like me, so i may experience the inner growth freedom allows. with a readiness to serve others by bein loyal in my attendance, generous in my givin, kind in my criticism, creative in my suggestions, and lovin in my attitudes, my 5th step tell helps me grow toward what i perceive may be my HPs will. as i stand next to a Livin and Lovin Creator, i share my life in a world i was once in fear of. i now have a growin understandin of self and can learn integrity as i share my life in an attempt to help another. i get to feel at one with all around me and remain grateful for the opportunities created for me. as i continue to learn honesty, hope, faith, and courage, i continue to learn how to be taught how to pray and be linked through prayer to the mind and will of my HP, growin integrity. i get to face the consequences of past actions with those around me in the fellowship so they can offer me the love and support ive never known. it may sound the paradox to what ive always known, but as i navigate through the recovery i continue to learn, the freedom i feel endures over the fear it arises. 1 day @ a time...
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bjsrer
corn fed not inbred michigan white trash...