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My Girlfriend, My HP

It worked for a while but then his "HP" broke up with him

I came to AA like some of us do. I walked into the rooms with a relationship with a Higher Power. I gave offering every day. I was always willing to do what was asked, though sometimes I put up a fight. I turned my thoughts to that H.P. as soon as I woke up in the morning, and always turned my thoughts to how I could do better tomorrow, as I fell asleep every night. I was always willing to do whatever it took to strengthen our relationship, and to feel like we were as connected as possible. It was the strongest and most important relationship I had, and I relied on it for my sanity,... Login to read more
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