Reflections Between the Lines

Daily recovery reflections from a year of raw group texts between alcoholics. Author of Reflections Between the Lines.
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@michiganjamomma @SunnywithGrey Happy for you too! Keep sharing hope with others!

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@SunnywithGrey Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us!

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06/12: Kentucky (AV)-As my drinking days went on, my idea of partnership turned into, I provided this, I did that, I should be able to drink when I want. I had a bad day, you were not home, I took the girls to practice and brought them home—now it’s my time. I had lost what a marriage was. I do this and you do that. I was never present, but I didn’t see a problem as long as I was providing. I learned the hard way that it doesn’t work that way. It took two and a half years after I got sober to gain back the trust that was lost. Today, I know again what a partnership looks like. It’s not all about one person or the other. It’s being present, being available, loving, comforting, and TRYING to understand. Am I the best? Absolutely not, but I’m still making progress. Being sober and learning this new way of life has been the best thing for me and my partnerships. I’m grateful for every day. It’s amazing what God can do
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@thereal1stjoker Congratulations!

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@ptballs Awesome! Congratulations

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06/11: Maryland (LB)-Well, I don’t live with a family—just a cat who thinks he runs the place. My “family obligations” mostly involve treats, belly rubs on his schedule, and pretending not to notice when he judges me. But that line from the book still hits: “The spiritual life is not a theory. We have to live it.” Whether it’s with family, friends, coworkers, or the lady at the grocery store who’s always in a bad mood, this program isn’t something I just talk about; it’s something I have to live. Shit, the cat doesn’t care how many meetings I attend or steps I’ve worked—he just wants me to show up consistently and with love. It’s funny how that sounds a lot like the people I made amends to. So today, even if I don’t have a big family around, I can practice patience, presence, and spiritual living wherever I am, including with the furry roommate who keeps me humble.
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@Allthings1527 @RecoveryPosse Congratulations!

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@nuckslut Thank you for continuing to share hope with others!

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@nuckslut Excellent! Congratulations

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@Soulbriety Beautiful! Congratulations

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@Twolfrecovery @OpenlySober Thank you!

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@Beav4Dealer21 In recovery, we’re either closer to the problem or the solution. At 11 days, we're closer to the problem; it's expected. Keep going; you’ll look up, and suddenly, you’re in the solution. Hang in there! You’re not alone!

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@thatsdax Awesome! Keep sharing hope with others! It helps

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@OfficiallukamaJ @thatsdax Awesome! Congratulations to you, too! We love to see it!

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@TheMajorLevi1 @thatsdax Excellent! Congratulations to you, too!

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@Cro4life1 @thatsdax Awesome! Congratulations

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@kibekev2 @thatsdax Congratulations to you, too!

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06/10: Maryland (LB)-Impatience is one of those old default settings that still tries to run in the background, especially when things feel out of my control. But today, I’ve learned not to treat every delay or detour like a personal offense. When I feel that tightness in my chest—whether I’m stuck behind someone slow or waiting on someone to get it together—I try to picture my Higher Power as the traffic light. I might want green, but maybe, at that moment, I need red. Slowing down doesn’t mean I’m stuck; it just means I’m being given time. These little pauses might be saving me from something I can’t see or helping me grow in ways I won’t notice until later. When I let go of my demand for instant results, I get to live in the peace that patience offers.
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