**SPIRITUAL** A DAY AT A TIME

05/15  REFLECTION FOR THE DAY Looking back at those last desperate days before I came to The Program, I remember more than anything the feelings of loneliness and isolation.  Even when I was surrounded by people, including my own family, the sense of "aloneness" was overwhelming.  Even when I tried to act sociable and wore the mask of cheerfulness, I usually felt a terrible anger of not belonging.  WILL I EVER FORGET THE MISERY OF "BEING ALONE IN A CROWD?" TODAY I PRAY I thank God for the greatest single joy that has come to me outside of my sobriety -- the feeling that I am no longer alone.  May  I not assume that loneliness will vanish overnight.  May I know that there will be a lonely time during recovery, especially since I must pull away from my former junkie friends or drinking buddies.  I pray that I may find new friends who are recovering.  I thank God for the fellowship of The Program. TODAY I WILL REMEMBER I am not alone. HUGSSS WITH LOVE