Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
I have something important to share with you. — Cliff G.
A man at a meeting asked the group if he could share a major victory in his life. When he was encouraged to do so, he cleared his throat and said quietly, “Something special happened today. The telephone book came out. And for the first time in my life, I have my name and a number listed. I’m very proud of that.”
The group was silent for a moment, not knowing how to respond. Then the young man went on to explain that he was the only child of a military family—an alcoholic military family. One of his adult responses to these powerful early influences was to keep moving—physically, emotionally, and in his career. By refusing to stay put, he hoped to escape the quiet, obedient, desperate little boy inside who never knew why he couldn’t make the grade.
But no more. At least not as much. No matter how much his demons pulled on his coat—he was staying put. He now has a phone, a phone number, and a listing in the book! Recovery comes from such heroic feats.
Today, I thank my friends in the fellowship for sharing their victories as well as their defeats. Their joy is my joy.
Hazelden Foundation
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