Out of the Cellar - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Texasblind · 10-15-2009, 08:13 PM

Not just a great Ratt album anymore!!

The State of NM has decided that ol' Tex is better off serving his fellow man, and to continue paying his taxes. At least for now. I swear, this crazy state.

Anyway...since I'm still sober, and grateful for the reminder, I thought I'd take a moment to share something I learned...

So many inside both jail and county detoxes and rehabs are truly good people. They just made some horrible mistakes while using. You can separate the good from the bad of course, but there are those who legitimately want to change their lives. So take a chance on a recovering person. If you're using 12 step, practice #12 in your daily life. Volunteer to lead a meeting at your local jail or state run detox. I saw so many guys carrying around copies of the BB and reading them in their bunks. Some can't even read, so they come and ask you to read to them. I read to a lot of people. I practiced service even while away. I could've spent that time building resentments, but instead I chose to become an example of someone who "accepts life on life's terms." Some were truly upset that I was getting out, because they wanted me to stay for them. It was a wakeup call for me to do more service.

I missed you SR.

**CarolD** · 10-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm so pleased you are here with us again

Thanks for reminding me how important service work is.
It's an unexpected gift that keeps on giving....

socialismislost · 10-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Welcome back Tex. that was quick! Glad you had a positive experience from it.

allport · 10-16-2009, 02:38 AM

Good to see you back Tex, I knew you would find a way to make your experience of benefit to you and to others (still sorry you had to go through it).

:ghug2

tricky164 · 10-16-2009, 06:10 AM

wake up call to do more service !!

we need more like you.

welcome back !

peace and fellowship to you and yours.

god bless.

Jomey · 10-16-2009, 06:58 AM

well done , Tex. Welcome back.

vegibean · 10-16-2009, 07:52 AM

YAY TEXAS!!! So glad you're back. Kick @ss!!!

**Astro** · 10-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Welcome back Texas, and thanks for sharing a great message. Around here we pass a can to collect donations for H&I, the money buys Big Books to send into jails and institutions. It's always good to spare some cash and get a Big Book to someone in need.

gravity · 10-16-2009, 10:52 AM

Good news Tex! I'm sure your experience will help many other alcoholics. This sure goes to show what keeping spiritually fit can do for you!

BTW, "Out of the Cellar" is a great album. I was listening to "Wanted Man" the other day!

least · 10-16-2009, 11:15 AM

Welcome back!

Wolfchild · 10-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Pleasure to see you made it out alive and in one piece.

Sounds like you were also strengthened in your recovery!
i warned ya about taking that H & I opportunity seriously!

Anubis · 10-16-2009, 01:47 PM

Welcome back! I'm sure you would much rather be posting here than be inside there, even thought it does look like you have touched the lives of others. I pray that you are put in front of people that you can truly help.

10-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Texasblind Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 531	Out of the Cellar Not just a great Ratt album anymore!! The State of NM has decided that ol' Tex is better off serving his fellow man, and to continue paying his taxes. At least for now. I swear, this crazy state. Anyway...since I'm still sober, and grateful for the reminder, I thought I'd take a moment to share something I learned... So many inside both jail and county detoxes and rehabs are truly good people. They just made some horrible mistakes while using. You can separate the good from the bad of course, but there are those who legitimately want to change their lives. So take a chance on a recovering person. If you're using 12 step, practice #12 in your daily life. Volunteer to lead a meeting at your local jail or state run detox. I saw so many guys carrying around copies of the BB and reading them in their bunks. Some can't even read, so they come and ask you to read to them. I read to a lot of people. I practiced service even while away. I could've spent that time building resentments, but instead I chose to become an example of someone who "accepts life on life's terms." Some were truly upset that I was getting out, because they wanted me to stay for them. It was a wakeup call for me to do more service. I missed you SR.

10-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	I'm so pleased you are here with us again Thanks for reminding me how important service work is. It's an unexpected gift that keeps on giving.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-16-2009, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
allport Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north yorkshire, england Posts: 1,900	Good to see you back Tex, I knew you would find a way to make your experience of benefit to you and to others (still sorry you had to go through it). :ghug2 __________________ 'Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too' Douglas Adams

10-16-2009, 06:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
tricky164 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 187	wake up call to do more service !! we need more like you. welcome back ! peace and fellowship to you and yours. god bless. __________________ "ENLIGHTENMENT IS JUST A RECOGNITION NOT A CHANGE AT ALL"

10-16-2009, 06:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jomey Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hicktown, PA Posts: 1,440	well done , Tex. Welcome back. __________________ Joy is a net of love by which we catch souls. - Mother Teresa

10-15-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
socialismislost Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 84	Welcome back Tex. that was quick! Glad you had a positive experience from it.

10-16-2009, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
vegibean Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SE and then South some more Posts: 1,872	YAY TEXAS!!! So glad you're back. Kick @ss!!! __________________ If you think you can or cannot, you are right. Sober Since October 17, 2007

10-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	Welcome back Texas, and thanks for sharing a great message. Around here we pass a can to collect donations for H&I, the money buys Big Books to send into jails and institutions. It's always good to spare some cash and get a Big Book to someone in need. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

10-16-2009, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
gravity where the light is Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,707	Good news Tex! I'm sure your experience will help many other alcoholics. This sure goes to show what keeping spiritually fit can do for you! BTW, "Out of the Cellar" is a great album. I was listening to "Wanted Man" the other day! __________________ It's times like these you learn to live again. It's times like these you give and give again. It's times like these you learn to love again. It's times like these time and time again. Times Like These - Foo Fighters

10-16-2009, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
least bona fido dog-lover Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastern USA Posts: 23,501 Blog Entries: 31	Welcome back! __________________ I'd rather live in my car with my dogs than live in a castle without them. Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. Don't wait for the Last Judgement. It takes place every day. -Albert Camus Find the good and praise it. - Alex Haley

10-16-2009, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wolfchild Disposable Hero Tournaments Won: 3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Being, ME Posts: 3,758 Blog Entries: 3	Pleasure to see you made it out alive and in one piece. Sounds like you were also strengthened in your recovery! i warned ya about taking that H & I opportunity seriously! __________________ Any clean addict is a miracle and keeping the miracle alive is an ongoing process of awareness, surrender, and growth

10-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Anubis Getting back on my feet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Where the wild things are, CA Posts: 13 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome back! I'm sure you would much rather be posting here than be inside there, even thought it does look like you have touched the lives of others. I pray that you are put in front of people that you can truly help.

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