Life can still be challenging, even though I am in recovery.  Life can still cause within me fears and discomfort, but – as long as I have a Higher Power in my life, I know I can count on getting help – help from others, help from the Program and help from the God of my understanding. My fears today are more centered on my own future, as an aging parent.  I don’t want to become a burden for my daughter and her family – there are times when that worries me.  But as I am taught in the Program, I focus on this day, this right now – and try to deal with life as it unfolds for me.

There are many “programs” now.  Most of them are based on the Twelve Steps, I am a member of A.A., the original 12-Step Program.  It’s good to know there is help available for…