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September 2004

My first attempt at sobriety was back in 1988. I went to meetings every night, I read the Big Book, I prayed. I, I, I … You see, even though I prayed to God I really felt as though I was conquering all my problems by myself. I lived in a community called Montego Bay. I didn’t drive, so friends took me to and from meetings. On one particular night I was very discontented. I didn’t care for anything said at the meeting and all the way home I questioned why I was even bothering to stay sober. Then something miraculous happened as we approached the “Montego Bay” sign—the light bulbs started to burn out. The only part of the sign left burning was “ego.” No one but me seemed to notice, and I took it as a sign from God. My ego had been edging God out and my pride and self-centeredness were blocking my serenity. My night immediately changed for the better.

CAROL T.

Bishopville, Maryland