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Old 05-07-2012, 11:04 AM
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Recovered?

Who among us is "Recovered" and who is in "Recovery" As I enter my fifth year sober the struggle is no longer there, actually it hasnt been for some time now. I slowly drifted away from "Organized AA" and practiced the principles in the "Real World" I grew weary of the "Terminally Hopeless" mindset. You know its actually a very simple process, when you really want to change. Just sayin...
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:08 AM
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I quit drugs after ten years. Felt I had conquered my addictions, wore the ex-addict tag proudly. I was recovered.

Twenty years later I was snorting oxy I had stolen from my mom who was dying of cancer.

I'll never be recovered. Such thinking will just lead me back to my problem.

But that's me...
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After over two years I now feel I'm recovered. There is no more desire to drink and I'm happy as a clam with my sober life.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:11 AM
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I'll never be recovered. Such thinking will just lead me back to my problem.

But that's me...
Thats exactly my dilemma, I see the same faces, over and over, wearing that statment like a thorny crown......
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:16 AM
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Me...God and AA has proven that I am...
I need no validation or roses or arguements over this.

I start my share in meetings with ...Carol here..alcoholic.
I don't care how you begin yours...

The BB of AA mentions the term recovered about 76 times
have no clue how many times recovering is written.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:18 AM
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Today, I am recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind or being. I'm not drinking today. I am not cured and I don't think I ever will be cured.

Tomorrow is not promised.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:23 AM
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For me recovery is a journey, and I pray I will continue to move forward.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:47 AM
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Thanks everyone. Today I am recovered. "Getting It" Is a wonderful thing. I just cant seem to accept the idea of being afraid for the rest of my life. Sobriety is supposed to be "Joyous and Free", not the piano hanging over our heads. I went to a meeting this weekend and was really affected by the total sense of hoplessness. Just sayin...
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:58 AM
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It amazes me how worked up some people get over these words.I've seen guys get a resentment because someone claimed to be recovered.
It doesn't matter really,I've got some time and I never use either of those words.At the meetings I say I'm an alcoholic.In the outside world I might say that I quit drinking because I got carried away with it.
Never tell people that you are an alcoholic outside the rooms,you don't have to and there is too much misunderstanding out there.Some people will see it as a sign of weakness and push things,especially if you are in law enforcement or authority of sorts.
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:02 PM
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:06 PM
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The piano may still be hanging there, but I'm no longer standing under it.
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:09 PM
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"...the piano hanging over our heads"....I like the analogy, Stugotz. I get your point. For me...I don't think much about whether I'm "recovered" or "in recovery". I just know that I'm not drinking, haven't for over 15 months, and have no intention of ever doing so again. I don't feel hopeless and am not afraid. Whatever anyone wants to call that is fine with me. I'm just living my life.... sans alcohol.
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I consider quitting booze pretty much the way I consider quitting snuff. I went cold turkey and I will never use either again. Have to admit I was much more addicted to snuff than I was booze.
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:20 PM
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Now thats what I like to hear, that the drink or drug is part of our past, not our "Now" or "Tomorrow". Recovery from anything is to me a liberating experience, and I enjoy it for all its worth. Just sayin...
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:20 PM
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Not sure about your meeting, Stu, sounds like there was little said about the steps and practicing them in all of our affairs. I got sober to live a well rounded life. Today, it has already begun (ok, not specifically today as I'm working on my apartment, after a year and 5 months, I'm finishing up on moving in and decorating! )

Are these people working the steps and living a life or are they relying on meetings to keep them sober? I know of many who avoid real life by hanging out in 3 meetings a day after being sober a long while.

Or is there something going on in you that requires a new 4th step action?

"No human power could have relieved our alcoholism......."

always variables in the mix.....
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:24 PM
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I'm just going to say, I stay in recovery to maintain my recovered status.
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Originally Posted by stugotz
I just cant seem to accept the idea of being afraid for the rest of my life.
I don't accept it either, Stu, because I don't think it's an acceptable idea. I am recovered. There is nothing to fear. Living in fear of alcohol provides the same shackles as drinking it did.
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:26 PM
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Well its wasnt the meeting so much as the same old faces, with the same old problems. I spent last weekend at a cabin with my MC Brothers surrounded by drunks and alot of stupidity. This weekend I was asked to speak at a local group. I think I prefer the drunks.....
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:36 PM
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those active drunks!

I prefer children with special needs over the typical rugrat.

I understand where you are coming from!
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Old 05-07-2012, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by doggonecarl View Post

I'll never be recovered. Such thinking will just lead me back to my problem.
It all depends on where you apply the NOT:

RecoverING = Needing to think about NOT drinking.

RercoverED = NOT needing to think about drinking.
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