Finished page 164 today - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

markman · 11-22-2008, 10:37 PM

I'm 499 days sober today and just finished the 12 steps with my sponsor this morning. In a strange way becoming an alcoholic was the best thing that ever happened to me. Since I've been sober I can honestly say that my life has improved in every way possible. To those who are still struggling, my advice is to forget everything you think you know and just be willing. Your miracle is right around the corner.

***ANGELINA243*** · 11-22-2008, 10:41 PM

Congrats!

Now you can "pass it on"....share your experience with a newcomer.

jimhere · 11-23-2008, 12:03 AM

Yes, go forth and multiply!

**CarolD** · 11-23-2008, 12:46 AM

activia · 11-23-2008, 07:14 AM

Congratulations!

Clutch B · 11-23-2008, 07:16 AM

Thank you for sharing this!

PaulN · 11-23-2008, 09:10 AM

Awesome words markman. You nailed it 100% ... willingness. Keep giving it away to keep it my friend.

Tommyh · 11-23-2008, 11:11 AM

great Markman

pass it on

Boleo · 11-23-2008, 12:43 PM

Bill Wilson said the AA message could be summed up in 6 words;

Trust God
Clean House
Help Others

This corresponds perfectly with the 2nd to last paragraph on page 164:

"Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us."

Dean62 · 11-24-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markman

To those who are still struggling, my advice is to forget everything you think you know and just be willing.

Great advice Mark!

navysteve · 11-25-2008, 03:21 AM

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In a strange way becoming an alcoholic was the best thing that ever happened to me.

I feel the same way. First of all using drugs and drinking probably kept me alive or kept me from becoming a serial killer ( I was a little sicker than others). If I had not become a drunk I may never have been introduced to this way of life

11-22-2008, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
markman Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 28	Finished page 164 today I'm 499 days sober today and just finished the 12 steps with my sponsor this morning. In a strange way becoming an alcoholic was the best thing that ever happened to me. Since I've been sober I can honestly say that my life has improved in every way possible. To those who are still struggling, my advice is to forget everything you think you know and just be willing. Your miracle is right around the corner.

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Boleo boleon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,123	Bill Wilson said the AA message could be summed up in 6 words; Trust God Clean House Help Others This corresponds perfectly with the 2nd to last paragraph on page 164: "Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us." __________________ >>> If it makes sense - It ain't spiritual! - All Big Book quotes are from first Edition -

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jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 2,392	Yes, go forth and multiply!

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activia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5	Congratulations!

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Clutch B Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 354	Thank you for sharing this!

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PaulN Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IL Posts: 108	Awesome words markman. You nailed it 100% ... willingness. Keep giving it away to keep it my friend.

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Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. Posts: 18,391	great Markman pass it on

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