Though a well-educated and confident man today, Mark was once consumed by anger and alcohol. Through the honesty in the rooms, and a bit of humility, he began to learn about himself and his place in the world. By living the 12 step principles in all his affairs, Mark discovered peace and purpose – and 35 years of sobriety. Sobriety Date: 2/5/1990 Quotes “Every day I pray, I turn my life over, I say: just let me know what I’m supposed to do and help me do it.” “I learned how to b...
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Though a well-educated and confident man today, Mark was once consumed by anger and alcohol. Through the honesty in the rooms, and a bit of humility, he began to learn about himself and his place in the world. By living the 12 step principles in all his affairs, Mark discovered peace and purpose – and 35 years of sobriety.
Sobriety Date: 2/5/1990
Quotes
“Every day I pray, I turn my life over, I say: just let me know what I’m supposed to do and help me do it.”
“I learned how to be a friend to people, I learned how to love and to be loved, I learned how to stay sober, I learned how to be a parent.”
Referred by: Michael L. (Episode #248)
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