My old AA friend, Wanda, invited me to an AA meeting with her today. I was overjoyed at her call being very lonesome today. They say to practice H.A.L.T in AA. Never let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. I certainly was lonely and tired, and possibly hungry when she rang.
"I've got a half a year sober," I told her as she drove her old Ford Crown Victoria towards Lagrange.
"You're amazing," she said. "I can remember when you first started going to AA and I would have never guessed you would have stayed sober for so long."
A lot of miracles happen in AA. You see them all the time and today's meeting reminded me of why I need to go more often. It is my only chance at socializing besides work these days. I am so hungry for human contact of any kind. So lonesome it is painful.
Mom bought my groceries yesterday. There was never a more sweeter sight than when she pulled up in front of my house. I was stir crazy I was so lonely. Maggie was overjoyed as well.
"I love you," I told her. "And thank you for staying awhile. I get so tired of being alone."
She held my hand and everything was okay in my world for about an hour.
5 comments:
The pictures are wonderful..i truly think that you could print some and sell them. I am happy that it worked out for you to have your mom stay for awhile and then also to go to an aa meeting. i know for me if i do not follower h.a.l.t i do not do as well. i hope that you continue to share your pictures with us all. looking at your pictures is an lj in my days for sure. : )
Your mom is awesome. I'm glad you went to the meeting. It sounds pretty encouraging, not to mention the social time is nice.
Have a great weekend!
Moms are great. It is nice yours is near by and that you two are so close.
Glad your friend called and brought you to a meeting. Getting out helps with the lonliness.
Love the pictures.
Lena
I've been counting the days till your half-year mark, and I missed it. Not a very good friend :(
I'm so amazed and proud that you've stayed so strong.
I'd love to hear you going to more meetings. It's a great way to be around people. I wish I lived near you so I could hang out. I'm so sorry you're so lonely.
Your pictures are so amazing, btw. Your camera is much nicer than mine.
HALT..that is a great acronym. i will have to remember that.
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