A Dozen Steps

Cross Addicted?

by Mark on October 1st, 2006

I did something that, reflecting back, many of us did and still do and will continue to do. As a spanking brand new green pea newcomer, once I developed the “courage” to raise my hand to speak in a meeting and, having heard something that somehow I found “useful” I said “My name is Mark and I’m an alcoholic and an addict.”

It is entirely probable that I also said I was cross addicted. I became an “anda.”

Before I go any further with this entry, let me repeat what my sponsor taught me;

If whatever you’re doing is working for you, please don’t change it on my account. If, however, you’re struggling, you might give serious consideration to changing.

Do you know why I said I was an alcoholic and an addict? This is my personal experience based on discussions with a “kick-ass” sponsor (I see you JJ) and those healthy growth spurts I experienced with my therapist :)

I didn’t want to be a real alcoholic!

I’m a real alcoholic!!!

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