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get it, give it, grow in it
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WE do it together
Today May all of you seek help in a fellowship program or carry the message
Dr. Bob put the We in AA
Since AA’s principle of “one alcoholic helping another” is so important, AA honors June 10 as its official Birthday. Bill W. was already sober for about 6 months, but the day Dr. Bob sobered up, AA was born.
As a result of their talking, Bob Smith was able to stop drinking too, one day at a time. The date of his last drink, June 10th, 1935, is considered to be the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Many of us try to go solo in life; it is I, I, I. We try and do recovery alone, we think we are powerful enough
I celebrate Dr. Bob because recovery is a fellowship What I couldn't do by myself I learned to do with the help guidance of others.
Dr. Bob put the We in AA
Since AA’s principle of “one alcoholic helping another” is so important, AA honors June 10 as its official Birthday. Bill W. was already sober for about 6 months, but the day Dr. Bob sobered up, AA was born.
As a result of their talking, Bob Smith was able to stop drinking too, one day at a time. The date of his last drink, June 10th, 1935, is considered to be the birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Many of us try to go solo in life; it is I, I, I. We try and do recovery alone, we think we are powerful enough
I celebrate Dr. Bob because recovery is a fellowship What I couldn't do by myself I learned to do with the help guidance of others.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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One of the ironies in using on line
recovery ....
If you are here .... other members
are glad be of assistance...24/7
However...
How the heck is that "doing it alone"?
recovery ....
If you are here .... other members
are glad be of assistance...24/7
However...
How the heck is that "doing it alone"?
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There are many people that credit AA with saving their life. Without the support that this organisation provides many would still be drinking or dead.
That said I could point to many examples on this forum who have done it their own way and are very happy, rounded people too.
The trick is finding what works for you.
That said I could point to many examples on this forum who have done it their own way and are very happy, rounded people too.
The trick is finding what works for you.
get it, give it, grow in it
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Isolation is not the answer. We are stronger together with the sum our wisdon + experience. I've heard it said that Step Ond really should be, "SHUT UP AND GET IN THE CAR" Make that call and ask for help, someone will come and get you and show you how recovery worked for them.
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Originally Posted by GettinSober 
That said I could point to many examples on this forum who have done it their own way and are very happy, rounded people too.
The trick is finding what works for you.
The trick is finding what works for you.
Red Fox please tell Member
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I started seeing an alcohol & drug counselor on my university campus along with a therapist I was already seeing and I've talked to a couple Aunts of mine who do nothing but support me. I know I can call them if I'm feeling on edge.
edit: Just wanted to add that I have a huge amount of respect for AA and other groups. It just wasn't my kind of thing.
edit: Just wanted to add that I have a huge amount of respect for AA and other groups. It just wasn't my kind of thing.
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United we stand, divided we fall.
Whether it is AA, SR, AA & SR, SR & another program, if it is keeping a fellow alcoholic sober I am all for it, what has worked for me may not work for others, as long as we are walking together down the path of sobriety with an open mind who cares?
Whether it is AA, SR, AA & SR, SR & another program, if it is keeping a fellow alcoholic sober I am all for it, what has worked for me may not work for others, as long as we are walking together down the path of sobriety with an open mind who cares?
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