Took AA to the Prison

Patricia R.
on 10/12/07 12:16 pm - Perry, MI

Well, after a really squirrelly week, and a rough one at that, I had the privilege to take an AA meeting into our county prison for the female inmates. What a wonderful experience that is for me. I have done it two other times. Usually it is supposed to be a step meeting, but we didn't have a lot of step books with us, but we had five or six Big Books. I thought it would be a good idea to read the story "Acceptance Is The Answer." It is that neat story about the doctor who prescribed all sorts of drugs for himself and was shooting Demerol in his car at one point. It has the great passage about acceptance on page 417. I love that story. After we read the story, I shared a little about my early recovery, and about struggling to accept being in AA in the beginning. The women were so grateful for us being there. They shared from their hearts. One young lady is getting out tomorrow, and is going to a recovery house, not far from where I live. I told her of a great AA meeting within walking distance of her recovery house on Saturday mornings. What was really neat was getting to know a woman from my 6:00 a.m. meeting. We drove up to the prison together, and I just loved making a new friend in that. On a personal note, I saw my psychiatrist today. He kicked my butt royally about messing around with my meds. He encouraged me for my progress, but pointed out that there is the old Trish that does not want to get better, and that part is messing with my meds and acting out with guys. He then asked me how do I give up an addiction. I smiled and said, "Attend a 12 step meeting." He smiled and said that just like I had to give up the alcohol, I have to give up this guy. I have to avoid him at all costs, no matter how I feel. I can't allow myself to be run by my emotional side. Instead, I have to let the logical, sensible me be in the driver's seat. So, I am alive, and well, and enjoying the fact that I am sober, and I took some recovery to some very special women at the prison tonight. Have a safe, sober weekend. Hugs,

Trish

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer 96179

marieh
on 10/12/07 8:19 pm - So. Easton, MA

Trish I'm so amazed by you! :) You ROCK!! As we discssed, I too, have someone I have to give up. And someone I need to focus more energy on. Thank you for your post!! :) Love

Marie

RHONDA FROM KY
on 10/13/07 10:48 pm - ALEXANDRIA, KY

RNY on 05/05/04

So happy you had a wonderful Day yesterday.. and got to share your experiences.. after all that's what it's all about huh..

I'm sure they would love to have you back again.. and from your post I can read into it.. that you will absolutely LOVE keep going back. Take care and I hope today is just as wonderful as yesterday I'm getting ready to jump in the shower.. Dan and I are planning on going to the 10:30 AA meeting today and probably hit a thriftstore to browse for *great finds..* afterwards.. God Bless, Rhonda