When I first came into recovery I had no idea how to be a friend. I had thought that people liked me because of what I "did" for them, what I gave them, how nice I was to them. It never ever occurred to me that being a friend could mean taking care of myself ... holding fast to my program regardless ... being gently honest to others in all things ... being loyal to my group ... being true to my program and to myself. But the part that escaped me the most was that there were those who counted me as a friend just because I am.

One Day at a Time . . .
I will be a friend by being loyal to myself, my program and my ideals.

~ Judy N. ~

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