These people spend years taking the 12 Steps.
They hold on dearly to their sobriety and their "Clean Dates".
So at the meeting Friday night I stood up and said'
"I'm Bulletholes, I'm an addict"
and they all say in unison
"Hello Bulletholes!"
and I continue....
"I'm still the newcomer here...I've been coming here for what....11 meetings now...and there haven't been any new newcomers so I guess that I'm just about the last Drug Addict here in all of this here county....so I have been here for 11 meetings now and I guess tomorrow I'll be on ...oh... about Step 12"
And I looked up and glanced around the room.
Long faces everywhere.
People shakin' their heads.
Biker dude looked like he might wanna kick my ass.
Little Church lookin' lady held a hand high, and began to whisper a prayer for me in tongues.
Some were stunned at my arrogance, my audacity, my prideful attitude.
So i gave 'em my best quick smile and said:
"Ya'll can laugh now, its 'sposed to be a joke"
And the whole room just laughed and the guy beside me slapped me on the back.
I think it may take a while for them to get used to me.
At least they were paying attention, I think.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
ELEVENTH HOUR
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6 comments:
Good for you for injecting some humor into what must be a very serious group. I think you could make a stone laugh!
Barb, its a great group. None of what I've heard, or my preconceived notions about this group is true.
Giv'em hell ole' buddy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ha. I went to a few al-anon meetings with my girlfriend some years ago. She was the 'stepper' - I was just ...trying to figure out exactly which anonymous program I needed to join!
I liked the step parts: i'm always in need of structure or i tend to fall apart. And yes, it IS true that I once went to a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting (I was only 23 - you've gotta forgive me for that one) - it was on the advice of my first therapist. One meeting - and those ladies scared the you know what out of me ....
I have a number of 12 step devotional books and bibles around. I really like the 12 step bible - it just reads more 'practical' to me.
I can't say that I've ever truly walked the steps ... but it never hurts trying. Nor did I ever join a group - I don't think they have created one that covers a multitude of my sins. But a supportive group who knows how you feel because they feel the same is the best therapy in the world.
oh, that and a little humor too!
happy t-day,
xxx
rdm
I agree with Barbara!
LOL, my friend...feel like I am getting to know ya... maybe I belong at one of those meetings with you ... would that mean I have to put away childish things???
peace on earth to you,
mtw
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