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It's about Me, Beverly!

3/21/2017

 
I took my first drink when I was five,
Trying to control my environment and that’s no jive!

Needless to say it didn’t go as I planned,
I went to emergency and then things really got out of hand.

I had observed that when they drank, the fights would begin,
I thought if I drank the alcohol, the night would have a better end.

It would be a slow process, a never ending lesson,
I would eventually realize that “life” was in session.

I never dreamed I would end up in the rooms of AA,
After all, I was “just drinking,” and doing that every day.

There were signs along the way, warnings were given,
I ignored all of that; I was just trying to keep on living.

I blamed the world for all of the pain in my life,
I drank to think of a way out of the turmoil and strife.

I repeated this action daily, and found the saying to be true,
I was an insane little girl with a lot of growing to do.

I realized I had a problem that I couldn’t solve on my own,
It was my search for help that taught me I’m not alone.

There are many that will travel the road that I took,
And I will remain on that road, waiting for them with my “Big Book.”

I want to help all who are suffering the same way I did,
Part of recovery is helping others to live as adults and not as kids.

Bad things will happen, but life does go on,
Remember, after every dark night, there’s always a new dawn.

I’ll continue to extend my hand to help you appreciate each day we are given,
Because until you can do that; you’re not really living.

​So, I’ll leave you with this thought, and from my heart it is true,
If you need me, just call. I’m always glad to be of service for you!
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