I have a saying posted on my mirror that says "You are looking at the problem" and I see that every day. I put that there when I was early in the program. Now I don't feel AS MUCH that I am part of the problem since I've been sober so long. Yes, I still have to work alot at the program, and I don't MEAN to say that I'm perfect. But now I have the tools I need to work the program, and when there's a problem, I know what it is much sooner than I did before. But that sticker is going to STAY on that mirror as long as I live in case I FORGET and get too cocky in my recovery!!!

I too believe that in helping others, we help ourselves. And we DO have to love ourselves before we can love anyone else.