I'm a mess- new here.
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I'm a mess- new here.
I'm here because feel lost and I am having a hard time with this whole drinking thing that has been the common denominator in every bad situation of my life. Friday night I got wasted and took my dog to the dog park and was approached by a very nice woman who recommended AA to me and that she had been sober for many years. I couldn't believe it because she was so beautiful. No offense to AA- I just had this idea in my mind of AA being you know- styrofoam cups, cigarettes, and metal folding chairs. I don't remember much else that night- until the next day her words came to my mind. After a little searching, I went to a bookstore to find a book on AA or anything that might be able to help me. I got a text at that moment from the woman at the dog park about AA (I forgot I had even given her my number) and in that moment I felt like God was somehow leading me to AA or pointing me there because I had been praying for help for quite a while. Well, I didn't listen to that sign because I drank on Saturday (just beers) and today (Sunday) I woke up and my nose was bruised and swollen. I guess last night I decided to move furniture around in my place. Genius move. Thankfully I have tomorrow off so hopefully the swelling will go down- but as you can see- I'm a mess. I need to control this now before it takes over my entire life. I love life. I love people. I love art. I love animals. I love beauty and kindness. But I also like to party and it's just not a good look anymore. I'm ashamed of this. Anyway- just saying hello. Maybe I can figure this out once and for all and just move forward with beautiful life.
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Welcome to SR, Sunshinelove. You will find an abundance of support, understanding and encouragement here.
Sobriety is an exponentially better way of life. So good to hear that you would like to give it a go.
Sobriety is an exponentially better way of life. So good to hear that you would like to give it a go.
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Welcome, sunshinelove. We're here to listen and help.
It took me too long to admit drinking was controlling my life. I drank almost 30 yrs. What had once been fun had become a necessity - I didn't want to do anything unless alcohol was involved. I really don't know how or why I allowed it to rule my world - but getting free of it was wonderful. You can do it.
It took me too long to admit drinking was controlling my life. I drank almost 30 yrs. What had once been fun had become a necessity - I didn't want to do anything unless alcohol was involved. I really don't know how or why I allowed it to rule my world - but getting free of it was wonderful. You can do it.
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Thank you everyone! I'm gonna do this. Gotta just put my mind to it and pray hard that I can accomplish this (and that my nose swelling goes down! I've only had drunk body bruises but never something on my face!!) I promise after I get through this that I will help people recover from alcoholism.
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Welcome,
I'm sorry about your nose. I hated that when I was drinking, broken tooth, split eyebrow, burned my arm, and many more.
God works in mysterious ways, that is for sure.
I hope you take that lady's hand, and move forward to a life full od Sunshine
I'm sorry about your nose. I hated that when I was drinking, broken tooth, split eyebrow, burned my arm, and many more.
God works in mysterious ways, that is for sure.
I hope you take that lady's hand, and move forward to a life full od Sunshine
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I just had this idea in my mind of AA being you know- styrofoam cups, cigarettes, and metal folding chairs
kinda need people in them chairs to make it AA,eh?
ya might want to look for AA's big book to read. you can probably pick up a copy at your first or 30th meeting..
I love life. I love people. I love art. I love animals. I love beauty and kindness
what about the most important thing to love-yourself?
the program of AA can help you with that.
kinda need people in them chairs to make it AA,eh?
ya might want to look for AA's big book to read. you can probably pick up a copy at your first or 30th meeting.
.I love life. I love people. I love art. I love animals. I love beauty and kindness
what about the most important thing to love-yourself?
the program of AA can help you with that.
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Originally Posted by sunshinelove101 
Thank you MindfulMan!! I feel like the universe is telling me to go to AA too!!!
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Ps don't worry about waiting for bruises and swelings to heal. Honestly. The people there will understand.
PPS had to giggle re you moving the furniture round then forgetting. I did that as well. Had forgotten about that.
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Originally Posted by sunshinelove101
I love life. I love people. I love art. I love animals. I love beauty and kindness. But I also like to party and it's just not a good look anymore.
Welcome, and I hope things look up for both of us soon.
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