Turning Terminal Illness into an Asset — Morris B.
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Morris B. shares a harrowing journey from a troubled childhood in North Carolina to a life of chronic instability, including multiple stints in federal and state prisons. He describes a cycle of addiction to alcohol and speed, characterized by a pattern of 'running away' to different states and islands to escape his problems. He recounts the depth of his wreckage, including the loss of his children for 24 years and the psychological toll of being a 'social dropout' and 'zero' in society.
His turning point occurs in the cold storage room of a prison, where he encounters the Serenity Prayer bolted to a door. Despite years of 'using' AA without surrendering, this moment sparks a genuine shift. He emphasizes the importance of the First Step and the role of a sponsor, Big Gene, in helping him reintegrate into the human race and find professional success in the chemical dependency treatment field.
Morris concludes with reflections on emotional sobriety, the necessity of staying positive to avoid destructive tendencies, and the realization that love is action. He speaks candidly about his remaining character flaws and the ongoing effort required to maintain a conscious contact with his Higher Power.
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