Hello from a new NA family member - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

karaoketoe · 10-08-2007, 12:19 AM

Its odd how I became a member of NA.

A friend called me the other day, and in desperation said, "I need help!"

My heart dropped when she told me her doc, as it was also my doc and I just took an immediate reflection on her current state. As I was there and I know what youre going through.

Although I didnt seek NA in my detox, not recovery! but detox, and you already know, but ill tell you anyways. I thought I was cured after not using my doc for 18mths. Yea, I kicked that s**t! Im good to go.

Something sparked up in me and said, I GOTTA GET HER TO A NA MEETING NOW! Although I had never personally been to one.

Humbling it is I must say. I need this just as much as she does. Although I havent been using my doc, Ive still been using other forms socially, and I dare not say functionally, cause Im still in that rut Ive been in for some time now, after losing EVERYTHING! House, Car, My own business. Ive been beating my head, "Why cant I get ahead!"

Its because, "I am an addict, I am powerless over my addiction and my life has become unmanagable"

I didnt pick up a keychain that first night, but I started seeing a pieces of myself in each person that spoke. (did 4 meetings that night) I was pushing to go to the next meeting not only for her but for me as well.

Next day first meeting, (2 sat night) I picked up a Keychain (as did she). Second meeting I bought the blue basic text. Went to two more meetings Sunday, Football? Pfft. Im going to a meeting.

This is the first weekend in a long, long, long time I havent been drunk, on something or coming off something.

Hello, my name is Doug, Im an addict. (6 days into my new clean life)

**CarolD** · 10-08-2007, 01:29 AM

Hi Doug....

Welcome to your new life.

***Doug*** · 10-08-2007, 01:57 AM

Congrat's on the 6 days, and Welcome to SoberRecovery.

Spiritual Seeker · 10-08-2007, 02:17 AM

The 1st wealth is health and you are one week richer. Good for you.

REZ · 10-08-2007, 01:27 PM

Welcome to NA. Whatever it takes to get here and stay here.

gastoni · 10-08-2007, 08:21 PM

It's good to hear my friend!

Hang in there!

Gmoney · 10-08-2007, 10:46 PM

WElcome!!!

karaoketoe · 10-09-2007, 02:39 PM

Someone made a comment lastnight in a meeting. He said. " There are two people that come to NA meetings, The Einstein and the Bozo."

The Einstein is gonna figure this **** out and be cured. And wind up back out on the streets using.

The Bozo is gonna do everything you tell him and hes gonna stay clean.

Ive been an Einstein all my life and had everything figured out, before I even started it.

Im gonna be the Bozo this time, do what they tell me to do.

Keep coming to meetings!
Get phone numbers! Use them!
Keep coming to meetings!
Get a sponsor! (which I got lastnight)
Keep coming to meetings!
Work the steps! Read the text!
Keep coming back!
Call people!
Keep coming back!

I havent figured it out in my first 36 years, so Im in there hands now.

Keep coming back!

Karaoketoe

TONYTEXAS · 10-10-2007, 09:56 AM

Awesome story! Welcome! The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using so your a member before you even step foot into these rooms. Blessings

Thundar301 · 10-10-2007, 06:48 PM

Wecome, and I agree with Tony, good story, thanks for sharing it here and becoming part of my recovery today.. you have all the answers here in the program of N.A. , just keep going to meetings, find you a sponser to help guide you through the steps, and get humble with your Higher Power.... best wishes in your recovery and thanks again for the hope you already shared.. Dean

Cathy31 · 10-11-2007, 01:46 AM

Wonderful! What a great story! How special - helping yourself and others all at hte same time! Recovery is a miracle and a blessing!

trust God
clean House
help Others

Love
Cathy31
x

10-08-2007, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
karaoketoe Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jax FL Posts: 8	Hello from a new NA family member Its odd how I became a member of NA. A friend called me the other day, and in desperation said, "I need help!" My heart dropped when she told me her doc, as it was also my doc and I just took an immediate reflection on her current state. As I was there and I know what youre going through. Although I didnt seek NA in my detox, not recovery! but detox, and you already know, but ill tell you anyways. I thought I was cured after not using my doc for 18mths. Yea, I kicked that s**t! Im good to go. Something sparked up in me and said, I GOTTA GET HER TO A NA MEETING NOW! Although I had never personally been to one. Humbling it is I must say. I need this just as much as she does. Although I havent been using my doc, Ive still been using other forms socially, and I dare not say functionally, cause Im still in that rut Ive been in for some time now, after losing EVERYTHING! House, Car, My own business. Ive been beating my head, "Why cant I get ahead!" Its because, "I am an addict, I am powerless over my addiction and my life has become unmanagable" I didnt pick up a keychain that first night, but I started seeing a pieces of myself in each person that spoke. (did 4 meetings that night) I was pushing to go to the next meeting not only for her but for me as well. Next day first meeting, (2 sat night) I picked up a Keychain (as did she). Second meeting I bought the blue basic text. Went to two more meetings Sunday, Football? Pfft. Im going to a meeting. This is the first weekend in a long, long, long time I havent been drunk, on something or coming off something. Hello, my name is Doug, Im an addict. (6 days into my new clean life)

10-08-2007, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 15,364	Hi Doug.... Welcome to your new life. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-08-2007, 01:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Doug* Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SR. (OFTEN imitated, never duplicated) Posts: 1,355	Congrat's on the 6 days, and Welcome to SoberRecovery. __________________ After all is said and done, a hell lot of a lot more is said than done.

10-08-2007, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
gastoni Gaston I. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 25	It's good to hear my friend! Hang in there! __________________ Trust God, Clean House & Help Others

10-08-2007, 10:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gmoney Recovering Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Around the way Posts: 1,589	WElcome!!! __________________ "One Promise, Many Rewards."

10-08-2007, 02:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spiritual Seeker get it, give it, grow in it Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calif coast Posts: 2,160	The 1st wealth is health and you are one week richer. Good for you.

10-08-2007, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
REZ Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 980	Welcome to NA. Whatever it takes to get here and stay here.

10-09-2007, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
karaoketoe Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jax FL Posts: 8	Someone made a comment lastnight in a meeting. He said. " There are two people that come to NA meetings, The Einstein and the Bozo." The Einstein is gonna figure this **** out and be cured. And wind up back out on the streets using. The Bozo is gonna do everything you tell him and hes gonna stay clean. Ive been an Einstein all my life and had everything figured out, before I even started it. Im gonna be the Bozo this time, do what they tell me to do. Keep coming to meetings! Get phone numbers! Use them! Keep coming to meetings! Get a sponsor! (which I got lastnight) Keep coming to meetings! Work the steps! Read the text! Keep coming back! Call people! Keep coming back! I havent figured it out in my first 36 years, so Im in there hands now. Keep coming back! Karaoketoe

10-10-2007, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
TONYTEXAS Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: texas Posts: 346	Awesome story! Welcome! The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using so your a member before you even step foot into these rooms. Blessings

10-10-2007, 06:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Thundar301 A Dopeless Hope Fiend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MID-MICHIGAN Posts: 207	Wecome, and I agree with Tony, good story, thanks for sharing it here and becoming part of my recovery today.. you have all the answers here in the program of N.A. , just keep going to meetings, find you a sponser to help guide you through the steps, and get humble with your Higher Power.... best wishes in your recovery and thanks again for the hope you already shared.. Dean

10-11-2007, 01:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cathy31 1 bite&all resistance crumbles Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: IRELAND Posts: 1,864	Wonderful! What a great story! How special - helping yourself and others all at hte same time! Recovery is a miracle and a blessing! trust God clean House help Others Love Cathy31 x

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