Narcotics Anonymous

Just For Today - Daily Email Service

   July 27                                                      We do recover

    "After coming to NA, we found ourselves among a very special group of
         people who have suffered like us and found recovery.  In their
    experiences, freely shared, we found hope for ourselves.  If the program
                   worked for them, it would work for us."

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   A newcomer walks into his or her first meeting, shaking and confused.
   People are milling about.  Refreshments and literature are set out.   The
   meeting starts after everyone has drifted over to their chairs and settled
   themselves in.  After taking a bewildered glance at the odd assortment of
   folks in the room, the newcomer asks, "Why should I bet my life on this
   group?  After all, they're just a bunch of addicts like me."

   Though it may be true that not many of our members had much going for us
   when we got here, the newcomer soon learns that the way we are living
   today is what counts.   Our meetings are filled with addicts whose lives
   have turned completely around.  Against all odds, we are recovering.   The
   newcomer can relate to where we've been and draw hope from where we are
   now.  Today, every one of us has the opportunity to recover.

   Yes, we can safely entrust our lives to our Higher Power and to Narcotics
   Anonymous.  So long as we work the program, the payoff is certain: freedom
   from active addiction and a better way of life.

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   Just for today:   The recovery I've found in Narcotics Anonymous is a
   sure thing.  By basing my life on it, I know I will grow.