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Old 03-14-2014, 02:42 PM
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FreeOwl
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Got sent to AA in 2005 and pretty much ignored it and closed myself off to it.

Went to AA of my own volition in 2011 and got on board with it - but didn't get a sponsor, really didn't work the steps. Read the BB repeatedly. Went to meetings. Didnt drink. Came to believe I had licked my drinking problem and could allow alcohol back into my life.

Returned to AA in 2013 having realized that the 'experiment' wasnt' working. Now I'm working on the steps.... gradually. I have a sponsor. I am on SR daily. I get to meetings when I can, though sometimes I go a couple weeks without one because of my life's schedule. This time, I'm holding onto AA as an 'anchor tool' in my sobriety. Staying aware of my sobriety every day. Trying to be sure I don't stray too far from AA because the fellowship, the face to face, the understanding community and the support it provides are crucial to me staying on top of my sobriety and keeping my choice to walk the sober path energized and fresh.



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