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soupcon 06-26-2012 01:29 PM

I believe it is very possible to stay sober without AA. After rehab, I attended AA for a few months, began seeing an indiviual therapist, and did not get a sponsor or do things the AA way. I stopped going to meetings on a regular basis, but knew I would never drink again. I haven't had a drink for 30 years. Alcohol almost killed me, and I knew for me, drinking was no longer an option. I'm sure there are many like me who have found longterm sobriety with individualized programs of recovery. AA helps many (it helped me in the beginning), but not a necessity for everybody. JMO.

Peter G 06-26-2012 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by Elisabeth888 (Post 3461888)
I had to blink when I saw the name with the post. I was like "whaaa?" then I saw thre date.

Very cool.

Yep, me as well. Serious double take, along with a step back, and a few OMGs and WTF's...

lol. Folks this post was started in 2008. Just thought that might be best to clarify, so as to avoid Suki's buds having to experience similar conniption fits. ;)

penny74 06-26-2012 02:57 PM

No, a lot of people don't go to AA and are fine..
Hope that answers your question.

Rossy 06-26-2012 03:03 PM

Never been to an AA meeting and I have had no problem with relapsing.

Rossy 06-26-2012 03:28 PM

It won't happen trust me,I'd hate myself if I did.

CarolD 06-26-2012 06:53 PM

Welcome to our new SR Members....

jimijames ...:wavey:

soupcon...:wavey:

Thanks for shareing with us...good to know you both are doing well.
:yup:

CarolD 06-26-2012 06:58 PM

It's always interesting to me when these old threads surface again
Kinda bittersweet too.

Some members are still here ..others are not
Bless them all on their journey...:yup:


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