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I knew about Bill's Cafe for months before I made it a point to attend. My apprehensions had to do with having my addiction recovery remain private. I remember going to an AA meeting and seeing a parent from my child'school. I was mortified. I didn't want her to know that I had a problem. How ridiculous. If she was there, she was seeking help too. That memory helped me to get past the fear of seeing someone who'd recognize me, and I was able to get sober. But I desperately wanted Christian friends who'd understand the road of recovery I need to walk. This isn't a journey to be taken alone, but that's exactly what I was trying to do outside of the rooms of AA. Being Alcoholics Anonymous, I've met judges, doctors, pilots, teachers, people all over the spectr Economic success or failure has nothing to do with recovery, but finding a way to live free from addiction and discovering joy and freedom from terrible guilt and shame are key to having the life God wants us to have. Bill's Cafe has given me Christians who are in recovery, a place to help others in the church find hope and victory. Some non-believers who are in AA have been coming too because they are drawn to the light of Christ. We don't have leaders, just trusted servants. We're beggars at the King's Table showing other beggars where the bread is. When a friend told me she'd gone to Bill's Cafe and Because Glenwood is away from the church campus, Bill's Cafe gives me the anonymity I want for my children'sake. It was a little hard the first night because I didn't know anyone, but people were incredibly welcoming and I soon made friends. It seems to happen easily because we admit our weaknesses openly. Bill's Cafe is now family. What a great feeling. We have a fellowship and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful. Our common solution is part of the powerful cement that binds us together.
