One Day at a Time
ISOLATION
“Isolation is the sum total of
wretchedness to a man.”
This past summer I was forced to play "catch-up" at work in order to
compensate for time lost while recovering from a serious ankle injury. As a
result of my increased responsibilities, I stopped touching base with my
friends and family -- Program family included -- except via the occasional
email or phone call.
~ Rob R.
Thomas Carlyle
Fortunately, my friends and my sponsor are not the "shrinking violet" types.
They took me to task about my whereabouts and well being. Because COE is a
disease of isolation, it's extremely important to make sure we're making
contact with others. We do this by using the tools of the Program: sharing
with our support group, meetings, and sponsor.
When we don’t allow ourselves to have regular, daily social outflow and
personal accountability – even with a good excuse – we are more likely to
relapse.
One day at a time...
I will make a determined effort to connect
and share with others.
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