Hello, I'm Judy, an alcoholic.

Before AA, I was trying to be selective; choosing who I would let into my life and who I would exclude. When I finally accepted everyone as being who and what they are, my life grew by leaps and bounds, and miraculous things began to happen. I began to accept myself as being exactly who and what I am to be for God, not for me. It was not an overnight matter for me, but with time and growth, I have found a way of life I never dreamed possible. I do it today without drink or regret, because those things that kept me loaded, things I could not accept, are today the things that make me able to show compassion and care for others. I would not have found this anywhere besides AA. I tried everything else prior to coming to AA. It simply is the only thing I accepted that helped me to come to the conclusions that have enabled me to become who I am becoming. And the best is yet to come because I will be a part of life. My life -- and those who are in my life, are a gift and a blessing beyond measure. I love being sober, and pray to continue on this path of acceptance to live, love and be -- how awesome! I thank God and you for helping keep me sober today.

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