Hi all!
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Hi all!
I just want to introduce myself and say hello.
I began my recovery from Alcoholism on Memorial day and welcome the journey that AA has helped me to begin in my life. It was very hard to admit that I am an alcoholic and walk through those doors the first time, but wow, what a place! The people there made me feel very welcome and a part of them. It was a godsend! Literally!
Although I am no where close to where I want to be, I know that I have taken some very good steps toward a new future and a new me.
Right now I am just trying to learn as much as I can and come to grips with with the truth about myself. It is a struggle, but I have decided that no matter what I may face I will not quit AA and I will not turn from the path that I have begun. I know this is easy to say, but somehow I know that AA is a lifesaver for me and therefore integral to my life. As much as eating and sleeping.
I am really glad I am here and I appreciate you all!
Richard
I began my recovery from Alcoholism on Memorial day and welcome the journey that AA has helped me to begin in my life. It was very hard to admit that I am an alcoholic and walk through those doors the first time, but wow, what a place! The people there made me feel very welcome and a part of them. It was a godsend! Literally!
Although I am no where close to where I want to be, I know that I have taken some very good steps toward a new future and a new me.
Right now I am just trying to learn as much as I can and come to grips with with the truth about myself. It is a struggle, but I have decided that no matter what I may face I will not quit AA and I will not turn from the path that I have begun. I know this is easy to say, but somehow I know that AA is a lifesaver for me and therefore integral to my life. As much as eating and sleeping.
I am really glad I am here and I appreciate you all!
Richard
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Hey Richard, my name is Martin and I am an alcoholic. Welcome to SR, I also got sober via detox and AA, but like you I found SR and must say it is a great place to share and to learn as well.
I will say this, I could stay sober via AA alone, but I could not stay sober via SR alone, I am one of those that needs real face to face contact.
I am not knocking SR at all, it has helped others get and stay sober, but I need to see that twinkle in some ones eye to gain hope, I love to see a broken person change into some one with a smile on thier face, a twinkle in thier eye, to hear them laugh, to shake thier hand or to give or get a hug.
I will say this, I could stay sober via AA alone, but I could not stay sober via SR alone, I am one of those that needs real face to face contact.
I am not knocking SR at all, it has helped others get and stay sober, but I need to see that twinkle in some ones eye to gain hope, I love to see a broken person change into some one with a smile on thier face, a twinkle in thier eye, to hear them laugh, to shake thier hand or to give or get a hug.
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Hi Richard,
Welcome!
It's definitely hard to accept the fact that you are an alcoholic, but it is so important for your recovery. I'm glad you are seeking support and especially glad to hear you are looking for the truth about yourself. For me, recovery has been a process of stripping away layer after layer and trying to grow spiritually.
Welcome!
It's definitely hard to accept the fact that you are an alcoholic, but it is so important for your recovery. I'm glad you are seeking support and especially glad to hear you are looking for the truth about yourself. For me, recovery has been a process of stripping away layer after layer and trying to grow spiritually.
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