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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Rocky Mountains, USA
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zjw, I love what you wrote. I'm very impressed by you, what you've done.... 'cuz I know what it is to feel alone and unsupported, but to keep doing the right thing regardless.
It's hard. Real hard! I want you to be very proud of yourself for doing this -- and when you feel like no one notices or cares, know that people here definitely notice and care.
You never know who might be reading you, and might be inspired by you.
It's hard. Real hard! I want you to be very proud of yourself for doing this -- and when you feel like no one notices or cares, know that people here definitely notice and care.
You never know who might be reading you, and might be inspired by you.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA.
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Congrats on 1 year sober and free!
Ain't that the truth.
AA is a good option, Another option in addition to AA is learning some coping skills.. The links below help with addiction recover and with life in general. Maybe have a look and see if there is anything there that you might find helpful.
Originally Posted by zjw 
One thing I try to remember is if I’ve got a bad problem and would like to have a beer then I’d have 2 bad problems and 1 bad problem is enough for the moment.
AA is a good option, Another option in addition to AA is learning some coping skills.. The links below help with addiction recover and with life in general. Maybe have a look and see if there is anything there that you might find helpful.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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well went to my first aa meeting. boy are we a sorry bunch of folks i sat there saying wow how on earth did my life land here. Hearing peoples stories watching them I thought wow these poor folks are just like me absolutly helpless to this disease I am so glad I am not that helpless anymore to it. I remeber being just like them 30 days in 90 days in I remember it was downright horrible. It was tough at times sitting there theraputic at others. I think i'll go back too i didnt say much not sure how much i can say or not say etc..
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
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I'm thrilled you went and are willing to explore AA...well done
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AA's Steps have proven to be the key for me...allowing joy and
purpose in my life.
I suggest you sit next to an older guy...and ask him any questions you have
Best to do either before or after the meeting..
Each group is a bit different in format but it's up to
you to ask for directions.
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AA's Steps have proven to be the key for me...allowing joy and
purpose in my life.
I suggest you sit next to an older guy...and ask him any questions you have
Best to do either before or after the meeting..
Each group is a bit different in format but it's up to
you to ask for directions.
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Originally Posted by zjw
I think i'll go back too i didnt say much not sure how much i can say or not say etc..
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: usa
Posts: 55
Kinda crazy people you care about don't understand but strangers do. I think its bc Most people don't understand or don't want to deal with their own problems, since our friends tend to be big drinkers. If you needed to be clean and they drank as much as you, the guilt and denial will stop them from thinking it was a big deal. The bottom line is it is extremely difficult for big drinkers or alcoholics to do it and I am really happy for you! Do not let the negativity and the lack of caring from others get in your way for your success!!!
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