I really enjoyed reading this thread. I'd like to hug all of you!!!

The Promises and the Keys to the Kingdom are attainable by anyone who does the work, helps others, and gives back what was so freely given to them.

I'm still waiting on my Promises---but I will not forget the last time I drank, or its aftermath. ugh!!!!!--another 90 in 90.

I try to keep my side of the street clean.

I feel that the twelve steps should be taught to children in school.

I also feel that a majority of Alcoholics suffer from mental disorders; they use alcohol
as a "coping mechanism." I know I did. I just wanted to be numb-"comfortably numb"---------I do not need the rooms anymore.

In fact, my first sponsor told me she didn't think I was an alcoholic at all.
I am inclined to believe her---going through the hardest part of my life right now---
and I do not want a drink--my stomach gets queasy at the mere idea.

I love your Paradox, Fool Zero---I am in the moment, present here and now, and
YES---I do feel I am getting better!!! ((((splitimage))))), (((((notz))))), (((((paddy)))), and all else here---hugs---we will all get better!!!

We are better right this moment--NOW. ---------------theo