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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Griffith, Indiana
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I'm new to seeking help online. I can't find any local meetings in my area so I decided to try online. I'm a suffering alcoholic that has had my life affected in just about every area and I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. :tongue-ti
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: The Mohave Desert
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Hi Tracy
Welcome to Sober Recovery. This is a good place to be if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. People here are in the same boat and we try to help ourselves and others stay clean and sober.
I am assuming you looked for an AA meeting? Myself and other's will see if we can't find one for you. But you have taken the first step, congratulations!
Keep wandering around the boards and posting.
My name is Kellie and I am an alcoholic extraordinaire
Welcome to Sober Recovery. This is a good place to be if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. People here are in the same boat and we try to help ourselves and others stay clean and sober.
I am assuming you looked for an AA meeting? Myself and other's will see if we can't find one for you. But you have taken the first step, congratulations!
Keep wandering around the boards and posting.
My name is Kellie and I am an alcoholic extraordinaire
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Washington
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Tracy,
Here's the schedule for an online meeting tonight. Stick around and roam around the boards. There is alot of ESH on them.
Welcome once again......feel free to post anytime.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT- RECOVERY CHAT FOR MEMBERS OF SR WITH ADDICTIONS
(12 STEP FORMAT)
7:30 PM Pacific/10:30 PM Eatern
Chairperson: Chy
Talia
Here's the schedule for an online meeting tonight. Stick around and roam around the boards. There is alot of ESH on them.
Welcome once again......feel free to post anytime.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT- RECOVERY CHAT FOR MEMBERS OF SR WITH ADDICTIONS
(12 STEP FORMAT)
7:30 PM Pacific/10:30 PM Eatern
Chairperson: Chy
Talia
To Life!
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 9,293
Tracy;
Welcome to SR! It is a great place to get support.
I found this link that may help you find a local f2f meeting. See if it helps and go and get a sponsor.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/...Office/in.html
Also, this is a link to read the Big Book online. If you are like me, you will want to get your own book, so you can write notes and mark your favorite spots, but, this is a good start, anyway!
http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/
Finally, there is a link to SMART recovery - self management and recovery training. It is an alternative to AA and NA, and very helpful to some people.
http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Find out what works; what helps YOU. I always say, one size does not fit all! (And get in a lot of trouble for it too! LOL!)
I wish you much luck. Others will be around to guide you better than I can. My son is an addict; that is my affiliation to SR, and it is a GREAT site for information and support. Check out the Alcoholism and AA threads; be sure to read the power posts at the top.
Shalom!
PS; in the alcohol section, there is a thread for arguholics. LOL! Just want you to be aware so you won't go there by mistake. You may get an eye opening reception! LOL!
Welcome to SR! It is a great place to get support.
I found this link that may help you find a local f2f meeting. See if it helps and go and get a sponsor.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/...Office/in.html
Also, this is a link to read the Big Book online. If you are like me, you will want to get your own book, so you can write notes and mark your favorite spots, but, this is a good start, anyway!
http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/
Finally, there is a link to SMART recovery - self management and recovery training. It is an alternative to AA and NA, and very helpful to some people.
http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Find out what works; what helps YOU. I always say, one size does not fit all! (And get in a lot of trouble for it too! LOL!)
I wish you much luck. Others will be around to guide you better than I can. My son is an addict; that is my affiliation to SR, and it is a GREAT site for information and support. Check out the Alcoholism and AA threads; be sure to read the power posts at the top.
Shalom!
PS; in the alcohol section, there is a thread for arguholics. LOL! Just want you to be aware so you won't go there by mistake. You may get an eye opening reception! LOL!
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: a padded room with bars
Posts: 1,681
Welcome Tracy
Here's the link to the online meetings and chats here....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...splay.php?f=59
You've reached the point where you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. That is a good beginning. I'd suggest going to the AA forum and reading the powerposts.
There's lots of help for you....... AA is but one. After I post this, I'll edit it to include a list of AA alternatives, tho I personally go with AA.
You are not alone!
AA alternatives....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/1...ernatives.html
Here's the link to the online meetings and chats here....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...splay.php?f=59
You've reached the point where you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. That is a good beginning. I'd suggest going to the AA forum and reading the powerposts.
There's lots of help for you....... AA is but one. After I post this, I'll edit it to include a list of AA alternatives, tho I personally go with AA.
You are not alone!
AA alternatives....
http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/1...ernatives.html
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Hi Tracy,
Welcome to SR. I'm glad you found us. There are lots of people here who can offer support and understanding in your desire to be sober. I've been where you are and it really can get so much better.
Love, Anna
Welcome to SR. I'm glad you found us. There are lots of people here who can offer support and understanding in your desire to be sober. I've been where you are and it really can get so much better.
Love, Anna
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: El Paso, Tx
Posts: 5,862
Hi Tracy!
Welcome to SR! We're a great bunch of people suffering from varying addictions. We have online meetings here, and your more than welcome to sit in and listen or share if you wish. You'll find a great deal of support here!
Welcome to SR! We're a great bunch of people suffering from varying addictions. We have online meetings here, and your more than welcome to sit in and listen or share if you wish. You'll find a great deal of support here!
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 423
Tracy32, I am pretty new here also, and I like seeing the word "try" in your post. I tried and tried to quit drinking, but could not do it on my own. Getting help has always been hard for me, but after accepting that I was an alcoholic, it was really critical for my recovery. I have been sober for almost nine months now, so there is hope!
Take care and welcome!
Take care and welcome!
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