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Letting go of the
past
By John B
When we first find recovery, some of us feel shame or despair at calling
ourselves “addicts”. In the early days, we may be filled with both fear and hope
as we struggle to find new meaning in our lives. The past may seem inescapable
and overpowering. It may be hard to think of ourselves in any way other than the
way we always have.
While memories of the past can serve as reminders of what’s waiting for us if we
again, they can also keep us stuck in a nightmare of shame and fear. Though it
may be difficult to let go of those memories, each day in recovery can bring us
that much farther away from our active addiction. Each day, we can find more to
look forward to and less to punish ourselves for.
In recovery, all doors are open to us. We have many choices. Our new life is
rich and full of promise. While we cannot forget the past, we don’t have to live
in it. We can move on.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets weekly at:
* The Arusha Community Church:
- AA Swahili meetings on Saturdays at 10.00am
- AA English meetings on Tuesdays at 1.00pm
- NA Swahili meetings on Mondays and Thursdays at 5.00pm.
* The Monduli Roman Catholic Church:
- AA Swahili meetings on Saturdays at 4.00pm
- AA English meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3.30pm
Someone will be available to speak about Alcohol/Drug related problems at 4.00pm
at the AA - Monduli Roman Catholic Church or by appointment.
For further information, Call: John (AA) 0754 428 677 or Frank (NA) 0755 900 119
or
Email: olwasi@yahoo.com
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