I am praying for inspiration to tell my story in a manner
that may give other women who have this problem
to see it in its true light and seek the help
that has given me a new lease on life.
When the idea was first presented to me
that I was an alcoholic,
my mind simply refused to accept it.
Horrors! How disgraceful! What humiliation!
How preposterous!
. . .I was ashamed and wanted to hide. . .
However, since I have faced the fact,
and it surely is a fact,
I have been able to use the help that is so freely given
when we learn how to be really truthful
with ourselves.
- Florence R., first woman to get sober in AA.

Reprinted from Experience, Strength and Hope, Page 13, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.

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Thought to Ponder....

Scales of pride and prejudice fell from my eyes.

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Recovery Related Acronym

Y A N A = You Are Not Alone.

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