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One Hour Closer to Being Free

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Adam Abramowitz

I used my last bit of dope in a parking lot outside of Papa Johns.

I wrote that sentence inside of an AA meeting…

And I’m not sure what’s supposed to be written next: Continue reading One Hour Closer to Being Free

AA, Addiction, Alcoholism, Recovery, Writing7 Comments

Rock Bottom

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017 Adam Abramowitz

When heroin is removed, all that remains is the obsession.

When you don’t have it, you’re antsy and anxious and depressed. You can’t enjoy the weather, people, music, movies, or art.

The idea that people can be outside mowing the lawn, or talking on the phone, or smiling and laughing is unfathomable. Continue reading Rock Bottom

12 Steps, AA, Addiction, Recovery, Spirituality2 Comments

Anonymous Submission

October 4, 2016October 4, 2016 Adam Abramowitz

I decided that I hated everything about Alcoholics Anonymous about thirty seconds into the meeting. My ego did not like to admit to being vulnerable, even in a place where vulnerability is not only welcomed, but encouraged… Continue reading Anonymous Submission

AA, Self-Doubt, Sobriety, Writing2 Comments

Thanks for Letting Me Share

July 11, 2016 Adam Abramowitz

I went to an AA meeting and opened my mouth to share…

“Well shit…I guess I’m sharing…”

10 seconds of silence.

“I seem to notice patterns”

Fuck…what? What the hell does that even mean? Keep it on topic buddy, talk about yourself… Continue reading Thanks for Letting Me Share

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