What have I learned from A.A.

​What have I learned?
There’s is a time to let go because this addiction has always been inside, 
You didn’t now how to get rid of it, or whom I should confide.

I would have been scared to be judged 
I would have been scared to let you and others down, 
This is a new start, another birthday to celebrate and don’t forget the ‘chip’ day that comes around. 

This is a subtle disease, it can get you when you least expect,
I lost my Father so I went off the rails,
I thought no one cared, even though they said that they did
Now I have met fellows in the rooms, supportive and now seeking to re-live. 

We look at the similarities and not the difference
The latter word tends to judge,
Especially in a world is full of trickery, but this disease will kill you if you do not budge.

If you don’t drink, then sure you don’t understand what’s in my heart
I am blessed to have God on my side…. As from this moment I’ll stop and depart.

Jason - Alcoholic (569 days sober)
1st July 2026