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I had the opportunity to help a fellow alcoholic last night and blew it. I pray each morning to be of service and here it was in my lap and I completely turned a blind eye to it. In the moment, I did not understand, I was frustrated, embarressed, angry, and overwelmed by the situation and removed myself from the situation. I am so ashamed of my reaction to this. On my way home God intervened, I was hit with the realization that I was so arrogant when I should have been helpful. My sponsor and husband talked with me and I realized that I am human, I make mistakes. I feel so badly, but in How It Works, we strive for progress not perfection. I tell this because I want u guys to learn from my laps in judgement. Plus, confession does the mind good. I do not want to ever forget this episode and will go forward and do better. Thanks for letting me vent. God Bless

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Comment by Gloria Reynolds on July 6, 2010 at 5:07pm: Thank you guy for the encouraging words, I sure learned a very valuable lesson with that experience, one I shall not forget. Happy Trails

Comment by Guy Lewis on July 4, 2010 at 8:18pm: Each of us miss oppertunities to be of service to another. But God is kind to us and will give us more chances as we grow and learn. You will get no judgement from this flawed alcoholic. Sober hugs, Guy

Comment by Sara VP on May 28, 2010 at 5:25am: Thanks for sharing this Gloria. It reminds me that after talking to sponsors and doing some prayer and meditation, I am able to make an amends using the right words. Admitting I make mistakes and still "react" is part of recovery for me today. Who knows, WE might even laugh about it one day!

Comment by kismet on May 27, 2010 at 1:17pm: Gloria,
We have probably all done something similar. I know I have. The best thing that I can do is to try to be kind to others each day. We are flesh and bone, not gods, and we make mistakes.