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Hi, I'm new here
hello, my name is Tony. I have entered the rooms for the third time. First time was 1996 when two of my friends dragged me in. They bought me a big book and it sat on my shelf collecting dust. Then in 2005 I tried again, this time by myself. Someone in the room bought me another big book which replaced the lost dusty one. I still have it, but in 2005 I only read the 'entertaining' stories. I went back out after 4 months because I didn't get 'it'. Now I am back since February 25th 2011. This time I have a sponsor. I read the big book with him and ask a lot of questions. I read my big book every night before bed. Tomorrow I am going to start on step 4 with my sponsor. I am praying to my higher power and I am getting "it". I am confused, because life is right infront of me. I feel all different kinds of pain that I never had the opportunity to feel before. For the first time in my life I feel like I should have all along. Human, as opposed to a drunken uncaring animal.
I am glad and grateful that I found this forum. HUGS!, Tony
I am glad and grateful that I found this forum. HUGS!, Tony
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Originally Posted by toeknee 
I feel all different kinds of pain that I never had the opportunity to feel before. For the first time in my life I feel like I should have all along.
These are very supportive forums! Good luck to you
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Originally Posted by toeknee
I am confused, because life is right infront of me. I feel all different kinds of pain that I never had the opportunity to feel before. For the first time in my life I feel like I should have all along. Human, as opposed to a drunken uncaring animal.
Tony, so glad you found us I hope you enjoy hanging out on SR as much as I do. There are fabulous folks here ready to help you... don't be afraid to ask. As you get further in your recovery you will find that you will feel more and more and become a different, better, more content person. Most do. I think it is because we used alcohol to self-medicate, we thought it took away the pain, because it took away the emotions we had. But, it actuality it makes the pain worse.
Good luck in your journey -- so glad to hear you choose to live sober.
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Originally Posted by ItWillBeWorthIt
Tony, so glad you found us I hope you enjoy hanging out on SR as much as I do. There are fabulous folks here ready to help you... don't be afraid to ask. As you get further in your recovery you will find that you will feel more and more and become a different, better, more content person. Most do. I think it is because we used alcohol to self-medicate, we thought it took away the pain, because it took away the emotions we had. But, it actuality it makes the pain worse.
Good luck in your journey -- so glad to hear you choose to live sober.
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