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Old 07-24-2016, 01:29 PM
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Also I have to correct my 5-8 beer statement, not sure if I was trying to make myself feel better. I basically usually drank 8-12 tall cans or until I black out. Needed to be corrected
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Old 07-24-2016, 02:20 PM
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Stick with us Ekohe it will get easier
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Old 07-24-2016, 03:23 PM
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Congrats on day 6 Ekohe

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Old 07-24-2016, 03:38 PM
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Thanks Dee and Soberwolf! Well I'm off to my first AA in my life. Wish me luck as I am a little anxious! Thanks for all the responses, means more than you know.
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Old 07-24-2016, 05:01 PM
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Hope you liked the meeting. There's allot to learn when you first start attending. Ask questions, keep an open mind and continue to face things honestly (as you just did by revising the number of drinks you typically had ). Let us know what you thought of the meeting.
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How was your first meeting?
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Old 07-24-2016, 05:35 PM
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Day 6 - that's wonderful, Ekohe. I hope the meeting was helpful.
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Old 07-24-2016, 06:11 PM
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Hey everyone! Just got back it was the best first step I have ever taken, I have absolutely 0 regrets. They gave me a copy of the book, which I will read this week, as well as some of their phone numbers. They meeting was held around a campfire outside surrounded by trees, and once I started talking, and listening to them I felt so at ease and so welcome. For a first meeting, I could not have pictured a better setting. It was wonderful!
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Old 07-24-2016, 06:16 PM
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Great idea to hold it in those surroundings. Very glad to hear you got so much out of it.
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Old 07-24-2016, 11:14 PM
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Ooooooo. A fireside meeting. That does sound lovely.
Glad it went well. When's your next meeting?
I often use the recovery audio website, which is all completely free, to download AA Speakers to listen to as well, to top up between meetings or to help me work through particularly difficult areas for me. 5500+ AA Speakers & Tapes - Organized & Mobile-Friendly!
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:39 AM
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Ehoke - sounds like a great first meeting

Keep on keeping on...
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Old 07-25-2016, 09:07 AM
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Well happy for you Ekohe I felt the same congratulations brother
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Old 07-28-2016, 02:40 PM
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How's it going Ehoke?
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Old 07-28-2016, 07:12 PM
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How's it going Ehoke?
Doing well! Sorry for not checking in earlier. This is the longest I have gone in years, and I have to say, I feel fantastic. I am back at the gym daily, running in the nearby trails, having actual conversations and have been reading the AA book. I am not a very religious person, but like the approach of us being able to choose our higher power. Confidence aside, I will not let my guard down, after all these years I know how easy it is to slip.

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Old 07-29-2016, 10:17 AM
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That's a wonderful update! Please keep checking in - it is always good for anybody in recovery to read positivity!!
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Old 08-03-2016, 05:05 PM
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Just a check in, and happy to say I haven't touched a drink, despite being around it a few times while being up at the cottage. I feel myself being disgusted by the thought of ingesting the poison, as I now feel with cigarettes.

Also I feel blessed to have this site to check in.

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Old 08-03-2016, 05:54 PM
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That's great news, Ekohe. We're glad to have you part of us.
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Old 08-21-2016, 01:38 PM
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I'm so happy to have found this site. I'm in a lot of pain. My husband entered detox 3wks ago and now in recovery. Before going into recovery he told me of his 4 year affair with his assistant. Who is 16 years younger. He told me everything in detail where they did everything. And what they did sexually also including giving her money for a car. Gifts and taking her out to events. All this while taking care of my sick mother. This 4yr affair happened a couple years back. So he thinks I should automatically forgive him. I just found out! My heart is broken. And since being in recovery he saying the affair was all due to his alcoholism .
Please help!
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Old 08-21-2016, 01:58 PM
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I'm so happy to have found this site. I'm in a lot of pain. My husband entered detox 3wks ago and now in recovery. Before going into recovery he told me of his 4 year affair with his assistant. Who is 16 years younger. He told me everything in detail where they did everything. And what they did sexually also including giving her money for a car. Gifts and taking her out to events. All this while taking care of my sick mother. This 4yr affair happened a couple years back. So he thinks I should automatically forgive him. I just found out! My heart is broken. And since being in recovery he saying the affair was all due to his alcoholism .
Please help!
So sorry for what brings you here. You might want to check out the friends and family area as there are lots of people who have walked your path ahead of you.
Have you decided whether you're sticking around or not? I don't think anyone would blame you if you decided enough was enough. Especially as he is not taking any real responsibility for his actions.
I hope with a bit more time and guidance in recovery he can stay sober, and learn how to behave better, and be less self-serving.
Sending prayers your way. I hope you get lots of support. Have you reached out to AlAnon or similar?
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Old 08-21-2016, 06:54 PM
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Thank you for the encouraging words��
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