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Old 10-18-2007, 01:42 PM
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things you have learnt along this journey...

I thought it might be fun to share some of the things I have learnt thus far ~along my journey & that it would be equally great to have others share for my learning...

alcoholism is an actual medical diagnosis which effects 20% of the population. [Explained to me by an Addictions Specialist/Dr.]

It is not because I am weak of character or lack the true will that I am powerless over alcohol....rather the opposite...think of how many times I have tried to "get it right"...[Explained to me by an Addictions Specialist/Dr.]

I am only responsible for myself...nothing others do is because of me. I am no ones keeper ~ nor do I wish to be. I give back the negative to its rightful owner. To own it makes me ill.

In order to be free and have forgiveness myself...I have to genuinely forgive others.

I need to stay open to & rely on my HP as I know it ~in order to receive the strength & discipline required to continue this journey. In may be one moment at a time, or one day at a time...but it is for a lifetime.

The journey is lifelong & requires a major shift in my lifestyle & my "working" the program in order to succeed.

I am deserving.

Thanks for letting me share, looking forward to learning from you & wishing* you a great 24!
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Old 10-18-2007, 01:54 PM
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Old 10-18-2007, 02:01 PM
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Alcoholism is a lifelong deadly disease. How I got it is irrelevant.

If I want to recover I must do certain things.

I am more and more coming into the deep understanding that what I need to do was written down by the first 100 members of AA.

So, I am working the steps as they are laid out in the BB and I seem to be getting better.

(just call me thumper)

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Old 10-18-2007, 03:52 PM
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* thump thump*

You've got a good grasp there arian, IMO.
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Old 10-18-2007, 09:50 PM
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For me I'm learning how to stay sober a day a time with AA. For me I can't think i have to do this the rest of my life or i won't make it. I just live 24 hour at a time.

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Old 10-19-2007, 09:52 AM
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This is a fantastic topic, I could write a book here!!!! LOL

I learned that my way of staying sober does not work!

I learned that if I worked and lived the 12 steps a miracle would occur for me!

I have learned how to be loved and how to love.

I have learned that life is far easier when I turn it over.

I have learned what it feels like to have the promises fulfilled.

I have learned that there are rooms full of miracles in this world.

I have learned that as long as I remain teachable I stand a chance.

I have learned that I only have today.

I have learned forgiveness & tolerance of others and myself.

I have learned that my will, will get me drunk!

I have learned that if I do not have that first drink I will not get drunk.

I have learned that sobriety is peace and serenity among many other good things.

I have learned that the hell of my past can help others escape thier own hell.

I have learned that I can only keep myself sober.

I have learned that I am not responsible if some one else gets drunk.

I have learned that I can not help those who are not willing to help them selfs.

I have learned to stop fighting and to live in peace.

I have learned that "Change I must, or die I will." is true.

I have learned that I can not write everything I have learned because I continue to learn as I am learning more by typing this.
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