Hey Everyone
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Hey Everyone
Hi Everyone
Need to keep this short as I am rushing out the door...but!! I finally got to my first AA meeting. It was about a million times more meaningful and the people more special and kind than I could have ever imagined.
There were people from ALL walks of life - literally! A millionaire property tycoon, a poor woman who had been sectioned in hospital all her life but one year sober today, a pretty housewife who hid her drinking from everyone.
But the kindest, most sincere people, and the insights I gained!!!
I am going again tomorrow night and I just know and am 100% confident that if I go to these meetings and start the 12 steps I am going to beat this thing. What was great was this lady said to me, you don't look like a smoker ( I was giving her a lift somewhere) and I thought wow, 4 and ahalf years ago I was a cigarette FIEND! I've given up since 2000, and NEVER miss it anymore. had a bit of an epiphany, one day people will say ' you don't look like you drink, or new people will say you don't drink - and like cigarettes, alcohol will be out of my life.
And yes, one day at a time has to be the motto...it's just amazing to know that for today there is absolutely and utterly no chance that I will drink...and THursday used to be my favourite day! (one of the many)
MAIN THING I wanted to say was....I was able to go to an AA meeting today in the full knowledge that I am an alcoholic. No messing about am I, aren't I....and that's because of the 2 and a half months or so prior that I visited Sober Recovery nightly (first as guest and then registering) it is through the insight that I gained through all of you that I know what my problem/disease is. I also know how to fix it.
How can I ever thank you enough! You're a wonderful group of people and this website has been a life saver and blessing.
Thanks to you all!!!
Much love
Cathy :bravo
Need to keep this short as I am rushing out the door...but!! I finally got to my first AA meeting. It was about a million times more meaningful and the people more special and kind than I could have ever imagined.
There were people from ALL walks of life - literally! A millionaire property tycoon, a poor woman who had been sectioned in hospital all her life but one year sober today, a pretty housewife who hid her drinking from everyone.
But the kindest, most sincere people, and the insights I gained!!!
I am going again tomorrow night and I just know and am 100% confident that if I go to these meetings and start the 12 steps I am going to beat this thing. What was great was this lady said to me, you don't look like a smoker ( I was giving her a lift somewhere) and I thought wow, 4 and ahalf years ago I was a cigarette FIEND! I've given up since 2000, and NEVER miss it anymore. had a bit of an epiphany, one day people will say ' you don't look like you drink, or new people will say you don't drink - and like cigarettes, alcohol will be out of my life.
And yes, one day at a time has to be the motto...it's just amazing to know that for today there is absolutely and utterly no chance that I will drink...and THursday used to be my favourite day! (one of the many)
MAIN THING I wanted to say was....I was able to go to an AA meeting today in the full knowledge that I am an alcoholic. No messing about am I, aren't I....and that's because of the 2 and a half months or so prior that I visited Sober Recovery nightly (first as guest and then registering) it is through the insight that I gained through all of you that I know what my problem/disease is. I also know how to fix it.
How can I ever thank you enough! You're a wonderful group of people and this website has been a life saver and blessing.
Thanks to you all!!!
Much love
Cathy :bravo
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Cathy !
I am so happy for you !! That's just great !! AA is an amazing place with great people.
Looks like you and I have finally taken the major step.. I went to my second one yesterday and loved it.. Learned something new each time I go..
TG28
I am so happy for you !! That's just great !! AA is an amazing place with great people.
Looks like you and I have finally taken the major step.. I went to my second one yesterday and loved it.. Learned something new each time I go..
TG28
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Thanks TG!
Hey TG, thanks a lot! Wanted to say to you as well...you know I mentioned the interview I had for a really awesome job - it was the second last stage - and I just didn't feel it had gone well and I was asked some really ridiculous questions...well!!! I made it to final stage and am meeting them next week!
SO fingers crossed! That's a nother whole week of sobriety please God, so I am sure that will work well in my favour!
Talk soon and thanks again!
Love
cath
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SO fingers crossed! That's a nother whole week of sobriety please God, so I am sure that will work well in my favour!
Talk soon and thanks again!
Love
cath
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Cath
Delighted for you that you have found what you are looking for In AA. Great news on the job interview too.
I have gained so much from AA in the past two months. It is THE way ahead. But as I've learned, I can't be complacent for a second.
TG is always great for reminding me how difficult this is. I'm leaving in an hour to get to my AA meeting early. No doubt I'll post later to let you all know how it goes tonight.
Rich
Delighted for you that you have found what you are looking for In AA. Great news on the job interview too.
I have gained so much from AA in the past two months. It is THE way ahead. But as I've learned, I can't be complacent for a second.
TG is always great for reminding me how difficult this is. I'm leaving in an hour to get to my AA meeting early. No doubt I'll post later to let you all know how it goes tonight.
Rich
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Well done Dunitall
Well done, Dunitall. You are a true example of dusting oneself off and starting again - good for you! And remember you're not having to go right back to the beginning....two months is AWESOME...thank God you didn't get hammered and kill/hurt somebody/yourself!
That's what I often think about...during my blackouts I could've done both of the aforementioned...and by the grace of God I didn't. And I know I can't afford to keep drinking till I do end up doing something like that! That's where this awful path leads to eventually...jail or dead!
I was really encouraged by all your posts when I first started posting - so keep it up and well done for being so mature and brilliant about your slip. I bet it makes you ten times stronger....well done!
Cath
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That's what I often think about...during my blackouts I could've done both of the aforementioned...and by the grace of God I didn't. And I know I can't afford to keep drinking till I do end up doing something like that! That's where this awful path leads to eventually...jail or dead!
I was really encouraged by all your posts when I first started posting - so keep it up and well done for being so mature and brilliant about your slip. I bet it makes you ten times stronger....well done!
Cath
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Awesome Cathy. Very happy that you went, and happy for you that you found a good group right off the bat. I had the same thought about cigarettes once too, by the way. I used to smoke 2.5 packs a day, haven't missed them in over 12 years.
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Yes!
Great news! You sound really excited, and I'm excited for you...
Can't wait for my meeting tonight, haven't been since Monday, so getting a bit tense....
Great for you Cathy -- keep coming back!
Ken
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Thanks so much you guys for all your kind words...you've been with me right from the beginning, and I am so delighted to be part of this fellowship here.
Thanks again
Cathy
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Thanks again
Cathy
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A grateful heart will never drink.... and I can feel your gratitude from here (((((Cathy)))))) WTG!
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And this week I celebrated 9 years sober
It's simple not easy.
AA works. I have a life beyond my wildest dreams today and I am blessed beyond measure. What I "wanted" (to not feel suicidal, negative, unhappy, unable to stop drinking and hurting and destroying myself and relationships and loved ones feeling hopeless and angry all the time) I got that and so so so much more.
Completely undeserved through God's grace and the program is As
I have seen so many people on here and in real life take their Owen lives or drink disables to detah.
This disease is deadly and patient it's primary objective is to destroy you.
AA works. God works
Cathy 31
It's simple not easy.
AA works. I have a life beyond my wildest dreams today and I am blessed beyond measure. What I "wanted" (to not feel suicidal, negative, unhappy, unable to stop drinking and hurting and destroying myself and relationships and loved ones feeling hopeless and angry all the time) I got that and so so so much more.
Completely undeserved through God's grace and the program is As
I have seen so many people on here and in real life take their Owen lives or drink disables to detah.
This disease is deadly and patient it's primary objective is to destroy you.
AA works. God works
Cathy 31
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