Rhode Island

Today was much like yesterday. I threw on my boots and headed out to the gym, talking on the phone until I arrived. I super enjoy conversations. I called Carlie cause she had a doctor’s appointment after rehab, not to mention I’m not comfortable with her walking such distances. Her phone was off. Went in to begin my run and about 10 minutes in, I got off the treadmill unaware of even why really and lo and behold she had called and said she overslept. Like many newcomers, she’s used to staying up all night and sleeping all day. So it will be a transition for her. Ran across town to pick her up, we went to class, where for once! we studied positive qualities We never talk about the positives, especially not ourselves. Go figure. It was a nice change-of-pace. I took her to her second recovery meeting. She’s coming around a bit. The more I learn about her the more endeared I become, the more I see there is to overcome. I found out today that she struggles with gambling addiction. That’s something I’m just not too familiar with, however I told her the steps of AA and toolbox principles in recovery should apply the same. I encourage her non-stop. She has yet to seem annoyed by me and I like to think she’s opening up a bit. I’ve never met someone quite so guarded and closed off. Her heart appointment went well and almost directly afterward Dallas called about having some food to give away. She agreed to need some, so we went to his place and loaded her up. Went with Dallas to check out his new lakeshore ‘Rhode Island’ estate. It was quite fun. Carlie didn’t know what to think. I’m sure she’s overwhelmed with the immense type personalities. I really do wonder if this is just my first project. I’ve envied others like Brandy and how they take on the edification of newcomers. I guess I’ve just been a little taken aback with the numbers in Women’s Outreach and just how to help without truly being overextended. God bless and good night!