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Old 03-26-2012, 03:27 PM
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Life Comes At Ya'..........

So on Friday night, I was pulling into a parking spot at my favorite Friday night meeting. When pulling in, I clipped a car, and left a nice little scratch in someone's car. No big deal. I told the guy about it, gave him my license, ownership, and proof of insurance.

So he gets back to me today: It's going to cost $600 to repair the damage. $600 for a scratch I'm proof positive I could have a buddy of mine fix for probably $200-$300. (He owns an autobody shop.)

But this still isn't a big deal. And I'll tell you why: Because when I went into that meeting (admittedly, I was embarrassed) I explained the situation to the people at the table.

One of the people at the table was a younger fellow (younger than me, and I'm 26. Pretty young for AA standards.) who shared a story about how he could no longer drive, after having his license revoked after smashing his car into a wall in the midst of a blackout.

Another lady was explaining how she felt bad, because she couldn't bring her kids to functions, due to her multiple DUI's, and having a revoked license.

So my point is this: As bad as we think we have it sometimes, there's ALWAYS someone who has it worse.

Furthermore, I've learned that a much better course of action is to actually DEAL with these situations, in a direct, honest manner. Normally, had I hit someone in a parking lot, I'd have looked around, and hightailed it out outta' there ASAP!

And from there where would I have went? Straight to the liquor store, or the local dealer's house.

Dealing with fear isn't always easy, but I need to deal with it head-on, or else I'm not going to stay sober.

Just some food for thought from this drug-addicted alcoholic.

Because at the end of the day, no matter what I achieve, and no matter how successful I become...........I'll always be nothing more than a $2 drunk and a drug addict. And if I *EVER* lose sight of this, I'm headed for big trouble!

Thanks for your time, and good luck in your recovery!
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:43 PM
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Far better to bump a car going into the meeting than going into the bar.

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Old 03-26-2012, 03:47 PM
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So true my friend all well put.

Keep on doing what you have been, you set great examples.
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:49 PM
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I said in another thread 5 minutes ago..I admire your honesty...And you sound like you work a good program...So now I've said it twice...Keep going with that...It's a nice way to live.
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Old 03-26-2012, 04:03 PM
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Thanks it's great to feel the fresh air blowing in.
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Old 03-26-2012, 04:37 PM
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That's a great post, Squizz, and you should be proud of how far you've come.
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Old 03-26-2012, 05:02 PM
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Nice undaunted serenity. Sure beats a knock down drag out!!!!
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Old 03-26-2012, 05:14 PM
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Great post Squizz

Gratitude and coping. Thanks
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Old 03-26-2012, 05:22 PM
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When I was 6 weeks sober I slid into a cop car on an icy road on my way to a meeting. Lucky for me the car was in my father's name, insured, and I was sober. Looking back on it now it's pretty funny.
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Old 03-26-2012, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for all the kind responses! I'm only on day 25, but I'm really starting to feel like if I am able to maintain this attitude and outlook on life....I'll never NEED to pickup a drink or drug again.

And the way I feel right now, why would I *want* to? I don't think I could be happier than I am right now. Even if I had $10Billion.

And I cannot take any credit for this what so ever. I owe it all to you people and the good people of Alcoholics Anonymous.

And when I run into a jerk at an AA meeting (which happened about two weeks ago) I don't need to throw up my hands and say "AA doesn't work".

There's jerks in every walk of life. It's up to me how I deal with them.

So once again, thank you for all the support! You people are truly life-savers!
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Old 03-26-2012, 08:30 PM
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Well done. Don't sweat the small stuff.
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