Letting Someone Help – Day 5
February 08, 2023
She was newly sober, forty-eight hours away from her last drink. She was in a restaurant with a group of people more seasoned in recovery. “It’s odd,” she said. “I feel a power to stay sober when I’m with this group that I don’t feel when I’m alone.” It can save our lives to recognize that some things can’t be done on our own.
Action: In ancient times, people who were masters used to make newcomers prove how much they wanted help. They had to sacrifice and show by their actions that they were sincere. Many treatment centers used to make drug addicts and alcoholics prove that getting help wasn’t a whim or temporary fix. The purpose of asking for help isn’t just to let the other person know you need it.
When you ask, you recognize how much you need help—and then you’re open to receive.
From the book: 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact
About the author
In addiction and recovery circles, Melody Beattie is a household name. She is the best-selling author of numerous books.
One of Melody's more recent titles is The Grief Club, which was published in 2006. This inspirational book gives the reader an inside look at the miraculous phenomenon that occurs after loss--the being welcomed into a new "club" of sorts, a circle of people who have lived through similar grief and pain, whether it be the loss of a child, a spouse, a career, or even one's youth.
For more information about Melody and her books, visit the author's official website