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AA advice: Lighting the dark past

No longer is my past an autobiography; it is a reference book to be taken down, opened and shared

Cling to the thought that, in God’s hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have – the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them. – Alcoholics Anonymous.

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No longer is my past an autobiography; it is a reference book to be taken down, opened and shared. Today as I report for duty, the most wonderful picture comes through.

For, though this day be dark – as some days must be – the stars will shine even brighter later. My witness that they do shine will be called for in the very near future.

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All my past will this day be a part of me, because it is the key, not the lock.

Just for today
I will be courageous today. When I’m afraid, I’ll do what I need to do to grow in recovery.

Uma unenkinga yophuzo oludakyo siza thintana nalezi nobolo ezingezanzi.

The AA Estcourt branch hosts meetings every Tuesday at Forderville Primary School from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Desigan on 082 849 3014, Roy on 081 874 8016 or Tony on 079 513 4422.

The AA Winterton branch hosts meetings every Thursday at the Springfield Church opposite the police station from 7pm to 8pm. Contact Dolly on 071 688 5330 or Virgilo on 079 688 0432.

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