Notices

Day 5

Old 11-21-2008, 09:17 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 161
Day 5

Today was my 5th day without alcohol and a lot of things seemed to go my way. I landed my biggest account at my job in the 8 months I've been there and I diffused a normally hostile situation with my boss by trying to see my part in it.

One thing I've already learned from AA is to evaluate my part in all situations. I have an ex wife who took me back to court for full custody of my son. You know what, I had a part in creating that. When my boss has gotten upset with me in the past, I did things to cause it. When my wife gets on me about certain things I have a part in it... I know this seems elementery to many of you but this is honestly a brand new skill I've developed.

Today was a very good day. I worked a full honest day, went to a meeting, had my son, tucked him into bed, and when he woke up and called for me I wasn't brushing my teeth first so he couldn't smell booze. I am in such a better place than I was five days ago.

I have gone to meetings and can tell you that I think I've got step one locked down. I no that I am powerless over actual alcohol and the idea of alcohol. Simply thinking about it gets me going right now. I need to get a sponsor and really dive in, but for now this site is a great help.

Thanks to everyone, and I will not drink tonight!
hughs dad is offline  
Old 11-21-2008, 09:46 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Stearns, Kentucky
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by hughs dad View Post
Today was my 5th day without alcohol and a lot of things seemed to go my way. I landed my biggest account at my job in the 8 months I've been there and I diffused a normally hostile situation with my boss by trying to see my part in it.

I have gone to meetings and can tell you that I think I've got step one locked down. I no that I am powerless over actual alcohol and the idea of alcohol. Simply thinking about it gets me going right now. I need to get a sponsor and really dive in, but for now this site is a great help.

Thanks to everyone, and I will not drink tonight!
Congratulations on another day of sobriety. Just take it one day at a time, as in "I'm not drinking today......"

I'm going to tell you that if you are a true alcoholic, which you admit that you are, step 1 is a step we have to practice every day. It is a 100% step, and there are two parts to it....the first is "we admit we are powerless over alcohol", and the second is that "our lives had become unmanageable." That's something we can never forget.

Going to lots of meetings especially in early sobriety is important because you go through a lot of changes during that time. Some days will be better than others, some days will be pure hell.

I could tell you a lot about picking a sponsor, but even if you get a list of numbers of people to call, thats a good start. Try to call at least one every day, read the book, start at the beginning of the book. I know that newcomers are eager to get into the program and work it. If you are an alcoholic, you will likely be in it for the rest of your life if you want to stay sober, so don't be afraid to take your time, but work an "active program."

"First we "came", then we "came to", and then we "came to believe"
Jimmy2K63 is offline  
Old 11-21-2008, 11:02 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
 
CarolD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Glad you are making progress...
Keep moving forward
CarolD is offline  
Old 11-21-2008, 11:19 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
Pam08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 469
So glad your doing so well, gives hope to all of us. Congratulations!
Pam08 is offline  
Old 11-22-2008, 06:48 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Highlands, TX
Posts: 1,192
What a great, upbeat post! Thank you for sharing it! I'm glad you had a great day and you have gotten some great advice already. One of the first things I remember hearing when I was brand new and didn't have a sponsor yet was the 5 simple things to do every day to effect a spiritual change.

1. Pray
2. Make a meeting
3. Read the Big Book
4. Talk to another recovering alcoholic
5. Do something for someone else expecting nothing in return

Keep up the great work and hope to see the positive posts continue!

Take care!
Kellye
Kellye C is offline  
Old 11-22-2008, 02:24 PM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 161
1. Pray
2. Make a meeting
3. Read the Big Book
4. Talk to another recovering alcoholic
5. Do something for someone else expecting nothing in return


Thank you for the above advice. I will definitely refer to this often.
hughs dad is offline  
Old 11-22-2008, 02:36 PM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Member
 
Pam08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 469
Originally Posted by Kellye C View Post
What a great, upbeat post! Thank you for sharing it! I'm glad you had a great day and you have gotten some great advice already. One of the first things I remember hearing when I was brand new and didn't have a sponsor yet was the 5 simple things to do every day to effect a spiritual change.

1. Pray
2. Make a meeting
3. Read the Big Book
4. Talk to another recovering alcoholic
5. Do something for someone else expecting nothing in return

Keep up the great work and hope to see the positive posts continue!

Take care!
Kellye
I like that, I pray, make meeting, read somedays in big book, talk to another rec alchy at meetings..I try to do stuff for others if someone needs me....that is a good start, huh? now i need to do the steps.. ....
Pam08 is offline  
Old 11-22-2008, 05:53 PM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Highlands, TX
Posts: 1,192
Great! Glad you found it helpful. I was so lost when I got there I needed simple. I had to have time for the alcohol to clear my system and the fog in my head to lift and for me to get past my shyness. These things I could handle. These things I can still go back to and it is so easy to remember.

Best to you both!
Kellye
Kellye C is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:21 AM.