Twelve Promises for the Newly Sober

[Tim]

We all know the famous 12 promises that follow Step 9 in AA's Big Book. Here are some promises for newcomers to AA:

12 Promises for Beginners

1 You will know your full name and address
2 You will be able to shave yourself
3 You will be able to dress and undress yourself
4 You will know what city, state and country you are in
5 You will be able to find socks that match
6 You will be able to smoke without burning yourself, your clothes or the furniture
7 You will spend less time in the bathroom
8 You will be able to walk a straight line and pass the breath test
9 You will not fear police cars
10 You will be able to answer the door without looking through the little hole.
11 You will be able to go to work without feeling hung over
12 You will realize what a helluva mess you have been in and thank God for recovery

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[918gma]

I remember when I first realized I don't have to be afraid of a police car following me. It was hilarious. I was getting all paranoid as usual, then all of a sudden it dawned on me that I have no reason for it. I also remember the feeling that I can actually have people over and I didn't have to worry about what they would think when they saw all the beer cans, because there were any any more. Awesome feelings each and every one. LOL

[musicmode]

...When ya wake up in the mornin'.
Ya won't have to wonder where you're vehilce is???
You will remember who it is you're sleeping beside
Ya won't fall off the stage, you will remember words to the songs, and
will remember what town you are playin' this gig in
You will remember where you are goin' as ya drive down the highway
sober---or...maybe not, but--least you'll be sober

Have a good one kids...and remember:
If the goin' gets tough, take my advice,
Pull down your pants, and slide on the ice.
See ya in the funny papers.

Annie