cali

Hi-
I joined this site back in 2005. I have been sober (again) just over 6 months.
I was part of another recovery site that just doesn't feel "right" anymore.
It doesn't matter why, the bottom line is I am not getting what I need to grow in recovery.
I am hoping that I can connect with other people here that endorse a 12 step program as their means of recovery.
I am involved with face to face meetings, however I really want to get connected with an on line group as a supplement to myexisting recovery plan.
Thanks.

Anna

Hi Cali,

Welcome back!

This is a great place to visit for support and inspiration. There is also lots of information here. I'm not a 12-step person, but have found great support here for my recovery from alcohol addiction.

Astro

Hi Cali! SR has been a wonderful addition to my 12-Step program and daily AA meetings. It's given me a way to stay connected throughout the day. Glad you're here!

cali

WOW--thank you so much for the ever-so-prompt welcomes--I appreciate
it so so much! I am going to re-acquaint myself with the site--it may take a bit to be able to navigate again but I'll get it.
Thanks again!

Debaucher

Welcome cali

... why the mention of the other site if it doesn't matter why? Is there a resentment? Don't answer that publicly please... I don't have to ever hear the answer to that question... I pose it only for you. If you feel the need to share the answer I will listen (pm)...

What do you think you need to grow in recovery?


This is a great! community of online folks... and plent of 12 step folks here...

ontrackagain

6 months is great! I used to be a aprt of another recovery site as well. I thought it was very helpful but kept straying from why we are here. Hey, different strokes... I'm on day 4 here and starting to feel somewhat "normal".

How many times a week do you go to meeetings? How many when you first started?

Keep it up.

Lollipop

Welcome back Cali! Congrats on the sober time!!!!

Liss

cali

Deb-
Nope-no resentments thank goodness--I interjected that just to share a bit of info as to what brought me back here. As far as growing in recovery, I believe I will do the bulk of that face to face however like I said-it is important for me to feel that I have a place to come to on line and let people get to know me in addition to my face to face plan. Thanks for replying

OTA great job on 4 days!
Thanks Lolli

(edited for spelling)

parentrecovers

keep posting, cali - a lot of good info and support here. blessings, k

cali

ty k

Aysha

Hi Cali Glad you are back.
i know what you mean about connecting.
I tried other online support and it was nothing like this board.
A little cold in a way on the others.
I love this one and everyone here.
I feel so comfortable here and hope you will too.

BBQBOY

An oldtimer once told me one of the secrets to a proper recovery is to "find the winners and stick with them" I've only been around these parts for 6 months, from what i've read here, I would classify this group as WINNERS.......It is always nice to hear from a newbie or is that a born-again newbie....

Work Hard and Enjoy life........NED

cali

TY Chi+BBQ-
yes, I am a "re-tread" too many times to count.
I really should be working right now-but I am absorbed in post land right now!
Thanks again for the welcomes everyone

Astro

Yeah, but you keep coming back, right? ;-)

We don't shoot our wounded. There's always room for more in recovery.

cali

it's hard for me to accept "hugs" but I feel like you just gave me one..
and I thank you SO much.

Rowan

Hi Cali,

So sorry I'm late - welcome back to the boards I'm so glad that you're here.
I attend AA myself - coupled with SR, I've got my life back.
Congratulations on your sober time - please stick around!

Rowan

cali

Thanks Rowan--I feel ok today--I have some decisions to make today-actually I have already made the decision, I just have to let it be known today. I am in MUCH better space about it now that I have reconnected with other recovering folks here.
Amazing what a few hours and several heartfelt posts can do
I am feeling really really grateful right now....

Rowan

I'm glad to hear you're feeling such gratitude - it really helps with perspective sometimes, doesn't it?
Hope to see more of you on the boards!

GlassPrisoner

+ 1

7 months here.

Welcome aboard.

cali

I am off to my 2nd job--I only work this job on Friday's after my my regular job--

I have decided that I need to give up this Friday night job because I need to be at a meeting on Friday nights, period. I don't need this job $ wise, but I enjoyed helping this person. The bottom line, is I am realizing what I need to do to take care of myself today and keep sobriety my # 1 priority....

I am so relieved and comforted to be able to address this situation tonight with clairity and assurance that I am doing the right thing.
Thanks everyone for making me feel welcome and comfortable.

Thank goodness I reached out today. Thank you all!!!!