I’ve been in the Pittsburgh area groups for nearly 7 years now. Unfortunately, I recently lost an extended period of sobriety. In doing an examination of what happened leading up to this loss, I’ve realized that one unresolved issue for me is my unwillingness to admit to my innermost self that I am not like other “normal” people and never will be.

The surest indicator of this is that I’ve neglected my brothers and sisters in the program. Somehow, I’ve thought, to have fellowship with others like me would be to admit that I was one of “them.” I’d have been reluctant to admit this before my fall, but one’s walk does belie one’s talk!

As part of my denial, I’ve neglected being in contact with the Central Office. First, would you please add me to your mailing list… Second, from the enclosed check, I’d appreciate a copy of Recovery Continues. Thanks for being there, even for those of us without the rigorous honesty necessary to admit we need you.