u/santana77777

I've been sober 16 years and an active member of AA most of that time. Last night a brother in our home group killed himself because he just couldn't get sober. He's been hanging around for years, in and out of jail and rehabs. Lots of potential... a doctor in fact. He lost his job two or three years ago. His wife finally got sick of his shit and kicked him out. We all tried our best to get him plugged in. He was one of the "unfortunates" the Big Book talks about.... constitutionally incapable of being honest with himself. His death is a reminder to me of the deadly nature if our disease. Every day sober is truly a gift. Good luck to all of you out there who are still struggling. I'll be praying for you.