I'm an alcoholic... which basically means I'm an angry people pleaser who swings wildly back and forth from doormat to defiant.
Laughter in an AA meeting almost always indicates identification.
Personally, when I heard this, I howled.
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Spot on Sponsorpants. Thx for your work.
I read you every day although I don't thank you in wrirting everyday.
Just returning to Glorious Life after 3 yr.illness where mtgs were hit and miss but you, your writing, and art helped to keep me in touch with the fellowship and program. THANK YOU for what you do.
Posted by: Maia | January 26, 2016 at 06:34 AM
Perfect, Mr. SP. thanks so much.
Posted by: J | January 28, 2016 at 03:39 PM