In Times of Illness - Narcotics Anonymous

each out for help to our friends in the fellowship.Experience has shown us that maintaining ourrecovery during times of illness or injury can bedone by striving to consistently practice a spiritualprogram. We become a living resource for addictswho will face similar situations in the future.We have found that, by following the suggestionsoffered by the NA program, we can successfullylive with an illness or injury while maintaining ourrecovery. Building a strong foundation in recoveryprepares us to accept life on life’s terms. Workingthe steps is a process that teaches us solutionsthat we can apply to the realities of life and death.We develop the ability to survive our emotions byapplying spiritual principles each day. Reachingout for help is an integral piece of our program,and especially important when walking throughdifficult times. Recovery meetings can provide thesupport of others who know us well. Our experiencemay become a valuable tool for another addict whofaces a similar situation, and sharing our experiencewith others strengthens our recovery. The principlesof NA help us face anything just for today.In Times of Illness46