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Finding Her Way, continued...

 

   SAA promises many things if we are willing to work for them. I have worked and I see the promises coming true for me. I am developing faith in God, something I never would have thought I would want or need to do. I am learning how to be truly intimate with others. With a therapist's help I'm learning to identify, sit with, and cope with painful feelings. I'm understanding that the goal of recovery is not to always feel good, it is about sobriety, honesty, acceptance, and not abandoning myself. It is about finding moments of serenity, admitting I'm imperfect, and being OK with that. It is about taking my experiences, my pain, my mistakes and not only learning and growing from them but reaching out to others to give acceptance, help, and hope. I no longer enter a room to see what I can get by objectifying others and living in fantasy. I enter a room with a new confidence and strength, closer to understanding my purpose in life. I am no longer alone and I am no longer ashamed.

 

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This story represents the unique experience of one of our local fellowship. Names have been changed to protect the anonymity of all concerned. Please take what you like and leave the rest. Any similarity to real or fictional persons is strictly coincidental.

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